Hybrid Director of Tax Client Operations

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About the role

  • Director of Tax Client Operations leading enterprise tax operations and compliance for HCM and HRIS platforms. Overseeing compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations while delivering world-class client support.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Enterprise/Reseller Tax Support function, setting strategic goals and ensuring operational excellence.
  • Build and scale a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership on tax-related matters impacting the HCM/HRIS landscape.
  • Ensure tax processes (e.g., payroll tax filings, unemployment tax, W-2 processing) are compliant with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • Monitor legislative and regulatory developments and assess their impact on systems and operations.
  • Collaborate with Legal, Risk, and Product teams to ensure tax compliance is embedded in product offerings and client deliverables.
  • Oversee daily operations related to tax filings, amendments, payments, reconciliations, and year-end processing.
  • Design and implement scalable processes and automation to support enterprise clients with complex tax needs.
  • Manage relationships with third-party vendors, agencies, and partners as needed.
  • Act as a key escalation point for complex client tax issues, ensuring timely resolution and communication.
  • Provide thought leadership and technical tax expertise to internal teams including Customer Support, Sales, and Product Development.
  • Develop and maintain knowledge content, tools, and training to support internal stakeholders and client education.
  • Partner with Product and Engineering teams to guide tax-related system development and enhancements.
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness in tax configurations, updates, and system testing.
  • Champion the integration of tax compliance automation and self-service tools for clients.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in payroll tax or employment tax compliance, preferably in an HCM/HRIS or payroll service provider environment.
  • 5+ years of experience in a senior leadership role managing enterprise tax operations.
  • Deep understanding of multi-state and federal payroll tax regulations and reporting.
  • Proven ability to manage large, cross-functional teams and complex operational processes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to translate complex tax concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Preferred: CPA, CPP, or equivalent tax certification.
  • Experience in SaaS, technology, or software product environments.
  • Familiarity with tax integration in large-scale HCM/HRIS platforms.
  • Knowledge of systems like Workday, ADP, UKG, Oracle HCM, or similar.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA- All effective on day 1!
  • Company paid Basic Life Insurance, A+D, Long-Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability
  • 401K Program with 3% safe harbor contribution
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • Fitness Reimbursement Program
  • Self-Managed PTO

Job title

Director of Tax Client Operations

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$110,000 - $120,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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