Hiring: Director, Payroll & Tax Implementation Company: Justworks Location: New York, NY Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:37:40 Target Skills & Keywords : C++, Microsoft Excel, Risk Management, SOC 2, Vendor Management About the job Experience: •10+ years in payroll tax operations within PEO, ASO, or HR outsourcing environments. •7+ years of management experience, including 4+ years leading managers and teams of 5+. Qualifications: •Serve as the strategic commercial partner to GTM teams, transforming implementation into a competitive advantage that accelerates deal closure and time-to-revenue. •Architect scalable implementation frameworks that operationalize complex tax and compliance requirements, removing friction for sales and enhancing the client experience from day one. •Lead complex client migrations and platform transitions, managing risk with high-fidelity operational rigor while proactively advocating for client-centric, commercially viable solutions. •Define and execute the operational playbook for new growth channels, ensuring that compliance and regulatory standards act as a foundation for, rather than a barrier to, commercial velocity. •Partner cross-functionally with Product and Sales leadership to turn operational complexity into clear, compelling value propositions, fostering client trust through predictable, high-accuracy transitions. •Establish and enforce payroll operational governance across all implementation activities, in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, including multi-state tax registrations, wage and hour requirements, FLSA requirements, and accurate payroll tax setup. •Ensure accurate quarter and year-end processing including federal, state, and local tax reconciliations, W-2/1099 issuance, and audit-ready documentation. •Design and maintain internal controls, audit procedures, and compliance documentation to minimize payroll errors, tax penalties, and regulatory violations. •Partner with Compliance, Legal, and Tax to incorporate relevant federal, state, and local tax law changes into implementation processes; provide operational guidance to internal teams and serve as escalation point for complex payroll and tax-related matters •Address payroll tax inquiries and issues; collaborate with federal, state, and local tax authorities on tax notices and audit responses Compensation: •$166,000 - $214,000 / year •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!