Payroll Tax Manager

Location: Remote; the role requires occasional travel to support the distributed workforce.

Company

hirify.global is a Professional Employer Organization providing payroll, human resources, benefits, and risk management solutions to small and medium-sized businesses in blue- and gray-collar industries.

What you will do

• Oversee daily payroll tax operations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Prepare, review, file, and pay payroll tax returns and deposits, including Forms 941, 940, 943, W-2, unemployment returns, and applicable state and local filings.
• Maintain controls and improve processes to reduce filing errors, penalties, interest, tax exposure, and compliance risk.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies between payroll, tax, accounting, and government records.
• Use data analytics, reporting tools, and technology to monitor performance, identify risks, and improve scalability.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members while collaborating with Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Client Advocacy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressive experience in payroll tax, tax compliance, or a related field.
• At least two years of direct people-management experience.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical tax information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience with payroll tax technology and systems; knowledge of MasterTax and PrismHR is preferred.

Nice to have

• Professional Employer Organization industry experience.
• Knowledge of AI, Advanced Excel tools, Power Query, Power BI, and Power Pivot.
• Strong interest and experience in data analytics and translating complex information into actionable business solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Innovative and growth-oriented environment in the PEO industry.
• Opportunity to lead a high-performing team and drive operational impact.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Regular communication and occasional travel supporting a distributed workforce.