Payroll Tax Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee operational logistics for a payroll tax function that services over 23,000 employees across 30 different company entities.

• Stabilize operations in a high-demand setting through effective decision-making, risk-based prioritization, and streamlined execution.

• Supervise the implementation of employment tax compliance initiatives within People Operations.

• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local employment tax regulations by implementing audit controls in the payroll platform and its integrations.

• Address and resolve employee inquiries as well as inquiries from taxing authorities.

• Collaborate with tax, payroll, and compliance stakeholders during employment tax audits and settlements.

• Create and implement best practices for employment tax compliance activities throughout the region.

• Provide operational guidance and support to payroll vendor teams, including training on pay input parameters.

• Work in conjunction with Finance, Legal, HR, and other internal departments.

• Design, implement, and monitor key performance metrics related to operational health, risk, and compliance.

• Identify and promote continuous process improvements using LEAN methodology and other efficiency frameworks.

• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and quality in compliance with legal and tax policy requirements.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5+ years of experience in employment tax compliance within Canada and the USA.

• Significant prior professional experience demonstrating a solid understanding of employment tax processes, regulatory compliance, and/or an Operations/Service-oriented environment.

• Proficient in English, both verbally and in writing.

• Strong understanding of employment tax regulations.

• Skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Familiarity with HR systems such as Workday and related technologies.

• Payroll Certification is preferred.

• Experience with United States and Canada employment tax is preferred.

• Ability to navigate uncertainty and adapt to evolving business needs and regulatory changes.

• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, across all organizational levels.

🏝️ Benefits

• Discretionary annual bonus.

• Fully remote work.

• Relocation assistance not provided.