The Payroll Tax Supervisor provides strategic and operational leadership for the payroll tax function. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of Payroll Tax Specialists while remaining actively engaged in day-to-day high-level compliance and reporting tasks. This role ensures all quarterly and yearly goals are met, deadlines are strictly adhered to, and all multi-state and domestic tax regulations are followed for a large-scale workforce (10,000+ employees).
ResponsibilitiesTeam Leadership & Strategy
Lead and mentor a team of Payroll Tax Specialists to ensure accuracy, data integrity, and professional development.
Drive the execution of all quarterly and year-end reporting processes, including W-2s, tax filings, and complex reconciliations.
Oversee process improvement efforts to maximize the efficiency and accuracy of domestic and international payroll data.
Manage senior-level relationships with external 3rd party tax vendors (e.g., ADP), ensuring accountability and resolution of agency notices.
Domestic & Multi-State Tax Compliance (Lead & Hands-on)
Execute and oversee weekly and quarterly tax deposits, wage adjustments, and the filing of W-2C, UI, or 941 Amendments.
Ensure strict compliance with multi-state legal requirements, company policies, and evolving tax regulations.
Collaborate with Accounting to manage changes affecting payroll tax accruals and resolve complex financial discrepancies.
Direct all projects related to payroll tax compliance and routine system maintenance/updates.
Audit & Agency Notice Management: You will serve as the primary point of contact for reviewing and addressing state and federal agency notices, as well as managing complex payroll tax audits to ensure total compliance.
International & Expatriate Payroll (Support & Oversight)
Oversee international payroll processing, working with vendors to ensure the delivery of foreign tax liabilities.
Manage Expat payroll functions, including HYPO tax management, allowance changes, and shadow payroll processing.
Coordinate with Treasury to ensure timely wire transfers for international tax remittances. #LI-CC1
Minimum Education & Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of direct experience within a Payroll Tax function.
Proven experience working within a large-scale enterprise environment (10,000+ employees).
Extensive knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws and accounting principles.
Technical Skills & Certifications
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) strongly preferred.
Proficiency in payroll software, specifically SAP, Oracle, and ADP Tax Compliance tools.
Advanced reporting skills, with the ability to create complex queries and conduct audits to ensure data controls.
Preferred Skills & Experience
International Tax Experience: Background in foreign national payroll and 3rd party expatriate management. Background with Canada and Philippines a significant plus.
Industry Expertise: General knowledge of, or experience working within, the Industrial Construction industry.
Leadership Presence: Excellent communication and problem-solving skills with a focus on ethics and confidentiality.
Strategic Change Management: Demonstrated experience leading system conversions, implementations, or large-scale process improvement initiatives. Experience with mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of direct payroll tax experience
- Experience in a large-scale enterprise environment (10,000+ employees)
- Extensive knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws and accounting principles
- Proficiency with SAP payroll systems
- Proficiency with Oracle payroll systems
- Proficiency with ADP tax compliance tools and vendor management
- Advanced reporting skills; ability to build complex queries and conduct audits to ensure data controls
- Experience managing payroll tax audits and agency notices
- Leadership experience leading and mentoring payroll tax specialists
- Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC)
- International payroll and expatriate payroll experience (Canada, Philippines a plus)
- Experience leading system conversions, implementations, mergers and acquisitions, or large-scale process improvements
- Industry knowledge of Industrial Construction
What We Do
Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. provides comprehensive engineering, design, and project management services for the nuclear industry. The company supports the modification of existing nuclear power plants and the development of new facilities, including small modular reactors. With over 50 years of experience, it offers expertise in electrical, mechanical, structural, and controls engineering, as well as turnkey construction and maintenance services.
