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Team Lead, Payroll Tax

Justworks is a supportive, entrepreneurial HR tech company focused on solving payroll tax and compliance issues for businesses. They seek a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Tax Pod Lead to manage operations, drive accuracy, and lead a growing team in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

  • Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets including VLOOKUP.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Process-driven with strong organizational abilities.
  • Technologically savvy with experience in multiple payroll/tax systems.
  • Ability to manage multi-state tax accounts and filing cycles.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily execution, team performance, and operational health of the Payroll Tax pod.
  • Ensure accurate daily tax data imports and timely tax payments.
  • Manage filing lifecycle including pre-filing, execution, and documentation.
  • Track and report on pod KPIs, conduct audits, and facilitate coaching.
  • Manage resource capacity and serve as escalation point for operational issues.
  • Support recruiting, onboarding, cross-training and team development.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve state-specific payroll tax issues.
  • Maintain SOPs, filing calendars and ensure alignment with tax regulations.

Education

  • Minimum 3+ years in payroll tax environment.
  • At least 1 year in a lead or supervisory payroll tax role.
  • American Payroll Association (APA) FPC or CPP preferred.

Benefits

  • Welcoming and casual work environment.
  • Comprehensive wellness programs.
  • Company retreats and community engagement.
  • Support for career development and learning.
  • Inclusion and diversity initiatives with accommodation support.
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TEAM SIZE
SALARY RANGE
$97,000/yr - $106,700/yr
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time, hybrid
DATE POSTED
July 22, 2025
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