Payroll Tax Manager

At LBMC Employment Partners, people are at the heart of everything we do.

We exist to serve and strengthen each other, our clients, and our community—as trusted partners. We believe in real people, real relationships, and real HR solutions, and we’re committed to caring, consulting, and communicating in every interaction.

We challenge ourselves to show up each day with intention, knowing that we are only as strong on the outside as we are on the inside. Guided by integrity, kindness, and accountability, we’ve built a culture where relationships thrive, solutions are meaningful, and communication is open and authentic.

LBMC Employment Partners, LLC is a leading PEO and human resources consulting firm based in Brentwood, TN. As a Professional Employer Organization (PEO), we’re committed to supporting businesses by simplifying their HR needs, enhancing compliance, and fostering a productive work environment. We handle the complexities of human resources, payroll, benefits administration, risk management, and compliance.

We’re proud to invest in our employees—our people, culture, benefits, and growth opportunities. Below are some of the benefits and perks of being an LBMC EP employee:

• Hybrid and remote work opportunities
• Robust benefits package offering medical, dental, vision, and more.
• Paid Time Off and Paid Sick Leave
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave: 12 weeks of maternity leave and 2 weeks of paternity leave
• 401K with Company Match

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Tax team leader reporting directly to the CFO. The Payroll Tax Manager will lead our payroll tax operations within a dynamic and growth-oriented PEO environment. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations while managing a high-performing team. The ideal candidate brings deep payroll tax expertise, thrives in deadline-driven environments, is expert at multi-tasking and prioritizing work across a small group and who excels in mentoring and developing team members.

PRIMARY DUTIES | RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee all payroll tax functions, including tax filings, payments, reconciliations, and year-end reporting (W-2s, 941s, etc.).
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
• Provide expertise in resolving complex payroll tax-related issues working with our client facing team members with a proactive, solution-oriented approach.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll tax professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, career development and continuous improvement.
• Manage relationships with tax agencies, auditors, and third-party vendors.
• Monitor legislative and regulatory changes affecting payroll tax and implement necessary process or system updates.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, Finance, and HR teams to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Maintain and improve internal controls to ensure data integrity and compliance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference will be given to candidates who have the following:

• 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll tax, preferably within a PEO, multi-state, or high-volume environment.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Deep knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a track record of effective team leadership.