Director, Payroll Tax Implementation

TL;DR

Director, Payroll Tax Implementation (Finance): Managing accurate and timely payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions with an accent on tax filings, reconciliation, and expert guidance for clients. Focus on coordinating year-end activities, resolving tax notices, and maintaining tax systems to ensure regulatory accuracy.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Phoenix, AZ; Rockwall, TX; or St. Petersburg, FL (Hybrid). Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Company

hirify.global is a people-first organization dedicated to helping individuals achieve their best work and life through comprehensive services and a supportive, inclusive culture.

What you will do

• Prepare, balance, and file quarterly Federal, State, and Local payroll tax returns.
• Reconcile payroll tax data between systems to ensure high accuracy.
• Communicate with clients and tax agencies to resolve notices and inquiries.
• Coordinate year-end activities, including W-2 distribution and annual reconciliations.
• Provide expert payroll tax guidance to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Review and maintain tax rate changes and validate setup information in payroll systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 5+ years of payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax processing rules and regulations.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States without visa or residency sponsorship.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Nice to have

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
• Experience with MasterTax, Prism, or iSolved products.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, wellbeing, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and financial benefits.
• Robust learning and development programs.
• Inclusive, people-first culture that celebrates diversity.
• Reimbursement for job-related expenses.