Executive Payroll Tax Specialist

2 weeks ago


Detroit, Michigan, United States RKT Holdings Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Executive Payroll Tax Specialist to lead payroll tax activities for our team and support payroll processing and stock needs.

This role will serve as the subject matter expert for external teams and mentor other payroll team members.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading processing and auditing for quarter and year-end tax-related tasks, including W2/W2 C processing.

They will also support Workday system enhancement releases and provide team education regarding releases.

Additionally, the Executive Payroll Tax Specialist will lead payroll tax initiatives as they arise and drive the business forward through the identification and implementation of efficiencies for payroll tax processes.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading processing and auditing for quarter and year-end tax-related tasks, including W2/W2 C processing
  • Supporting Workday system enhancement releases and providing team education regarding releases
  • Leading payroll tax initiatives as they arise
  • Driving the business forward through the identification and implementation of efficiencies for payroll tax processes
  • Serving as the subject matter expert and partner with external auditing companies to gather documentation for payroll, tax, worker's compensation, and unemployment
  • Partnering with the internal audit team and providing documents as requested
  • Conducting regular audits to proactively ensure tax compliance
  • Supporting the filing and auditing of 941's and Amendments, State Unemployment Insurance (SUI) Taxes, State and Local taxes
  • Serving as the SME and main point of contact for relationships with third-party vendors for tax filings
  • Acting as the SME for the Payroll Tax team, including cross-training Payroll team members and providing leadership support as needed
  • Assisting in the resolution of any issues related to tax return filings, including penalty notices and abatement requests
  • Serving as the backup point of contact for unemployment tax filings, including updating rates as needed
  • Keeping abreast of the payroll processing system and changes in wage, tax laws, and corresponding with Federal, State, Local Tax Agencies to advise leaders and team members
  • Maintaining an understanding of overall equity programs, including TMSPP purchases, RSU vesting, and stock option exercises to support tax needs
  • Representing the payroll tax processing team with business partners to identify challenges and provide solutions through changing business needs
About You

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • 8 years of payroll processing/tax experience
  • Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)
  • Expert-level knowledge with Human Resource Information (HRIS) and Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms, especially Workday
  • Multi-jurisdiction tax experience and reciprocity
  • Knowledge of Labor Laws

Preferred qualifications include:

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Human Resources (HR), Business, Accounting, or another related field
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Expert-level communication, organization, and customer service skills
What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off.

Our team members fuel our strategy, innovation, and growth, so we ensure the health and well-being of not just you, but your family, too.

We go above and beyond to give you the support you need on an individual level and offer all sorts of ways to help you live your best life.

We are proud to offer eligible team members perks and health benefits that will help you have peace of mind.

We've got your back.



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