Description We are looking for an experienced Payroll Tax Manager to oversee payroll tax compliance for a workforce of approximately 20,000 employees across North America. This role focuses on ensuring adherence to tax regulations, internal policies, and key controls while fostering a seamless employee experience. Based in Lake Forest, Illinois, this hybrid role requires on-site presence 2-3 days a week. Responsibilities: • Manage all aspects of payroll compliance, including payroll taxes, garnishments, and adherence to updated tax laws. • Oversee and ensure timely resolution of employee inquiries related to payroll tax and compliance through ServiceNow cases. • Establish and monitor key performance indicators to evaluate the effectiveness of payroll tax processes. • Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. • Maintain and update standard operating procedures for the payroll tax team to ensure accuracy and consistency. • Collaborate with the Payroll Director to address and resolve payroll tax and compliance issues proactively. • Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll tax matters, including state, local, and provincial setups. • Manage quarterly payroll tax balancing and support the Payroll Director in ensuring a smooth year-end process. • Train, mentor, and support payroll tax team members to enhance their skills and performance. • Continuously seek opportunities for process optimization and improvement. Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision PTO 401K Salary: 110K - 140K Requirements • A minimum of 8 years of payroll tax experience across multiple tax jurisdictions. • Hands-on experience with Canadian payroll is required. • Proficiency with systems such as ADP, SAP, and other payroll-related platforms. • Proven ability to lead and supervise team members while effectively collaborating as part of a team. • Strong coaching, mentoring, and problem-solving skills to address and resolve issues efficiently. • Experience with accounting software systems such as BlackLine and CCH ProSystem Fx is preferred. • Solid understanding of labor laws, tax regulations, and payroll controls. • Demonstrated ability to manage audits, ensure compliance, and maintain accurate documentation. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .