Senior Manager, Payroll Tax and Unemployment

Concentra is recognized as the nation’s leading occupational health care company.
With more than 40 years of experience, Concentra is dedicated to our mission to improve the health of America’s workforce, one patient at a time. With a wide range of services and proactive approaches to care, Concentra colleagues provide exceptional service to employers and exceptional care to their employees.

The Senior Manager of Payroll Tax and Unemployment is responsible for overseeing compliance and operations related to payroll tax and unemployment insurance across 40+ states and multiple jurisdictions. This role ensures accurate tax filings, manages unemployment claims, manages audits, and partners with internal and external stakeholders to maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The position requires deep expertise in multi-state payroll tax laws, unemployment insurance programs, and strong leadership skills to guide a team and drive process improvements. The Senior Manager of Payroll Tax and Unemployment will partner with Payroll, Finance, and HR teams to maintain efficient tax processes and systems, as well as unemployment claim management, while ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations. They will serve as the subject matter expert for payroll tax and unemployment matters.

Tax Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure accurate and timely filing of federal, state, and local payroll tax returns.
• Ensure full compliance with all federal, state and local payroll tax laws, including timely and accurate filings, payments and reconciliations
• Monitor and implement changes in tax/unemployment laws and regulations across multiple jurisdictions in the payroll tax processes and systems.
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax reconciliations, including W-2, W-2C, and other yearend reporting.
• Oversee unemployment insurance compliance, including registration, reporting, and claims management.

Audit & Risk Management

• Manage internal and external payroll tax audits and respond to agency inquiries.
• Maintain strong internal controls to ensure compliance and mitigate risk.
• Oversee unemployment insurance compliance, including registration, reporting, and claims management.
• Identify and mitigate compliance risks through proactive monitoring and internal
  controls.

Process & System Management

• Partner with Payroll and HRIS teams to ensure tax configurations in payroll systems are accurate.
• Identify and implement process improvements for tax compliance, efficiency and reduction of manual work efforts.
• Develop and implement payroll tax policies, procedures and controls to align with company goals and regulatory requirements
• Drive automation and efficiency in tax reporting and compliance processes.

 Vendor & Agency Relations

• Liaise with tax agencies and third-party vendors to resolve discrepancies and
  inquiries.

Leadership

• Provide leadership and direction for the payroll tax team, ensuring compliance and operational excellence
• Lead, coach and develop a team of payroll tax professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
• Supervise payroll tax specialists or analysts, providing guidance and development.
• Serve as subject matter expert for payroll tax issues within the organization.
• Lead year-end processing and W-2 production, ensuring accuracy and
  compliance.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• In lieu of higher education, the ratio is 1:1 meaning one year of college equals one year of work experience and vice-versa.
• 8+ years of payroll tax experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Proven expertise in multi-state payroll tax compliance.
• Experience with large-scale payroll systems (e.g., Oracle, Workday, SAP, ADP)

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match
• Medical, Vision, Prescription, Telehealth, & Dental Plans
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Extended Illness Days Offered
• Colleague Referral Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Benefits
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Employee Discounts

This job requires access to confidential and critical information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Concentra is an equal opportunity employer, including disability/veterans