Project Manager Compliance

Team: Project Management

Location: US

Commitment: Full-time

Workplace Type: remote

Accountabilities:

• Lead end-to-end compliance projects and initiatives related to federal and state payroll tax filing requirements.
• Own payroll tax form approval processes, ensuring forms meet agency specifications, validation requirements, and compliance standards before submission.
• Manage electronic filing certification projects, including agency testing coordination, validation processes, and approval workflows.
• Serve as the primary point of contact between compliance, engineering, and product teams to ensure successful execution of certifications and updates.
• Review form changes, validate system outputs, troubleshoot issues, and support testing cycles throughout development processes.
• Establish and maintain structured processes for tracking federal and state tax form changes throughout the year.
• Monitor regulatory updates and proactively coordinate system updates to maintain ongoing compliance.
• Document changes to tax forms, processes, and certifications to ensure visibility, accuracy, and traceability.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve compliance-related issues through root cause analysis and long-term solutions.
• Maintain detailed project plans, progress reports, documentation, and status updates for compliance activities.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines while ensuring high-quality execution of compliance initiatives.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in employer tax compliance, payroll tax, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects involving compliance, regulatory requirements, or operational processes.
• Strong understanding of federal and multi-state payroll tax filing, approval, and compliance procedures.
• Hands-on experience with electronic filing systems, certification processes, and agency testing environments.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with technical teams, including engineering and product stakeholders.
• Experience with payroll systems, tax filing platforms, or enterprise compliance environments preferred.
• Familiarity with agency schemas, file formats such as XML or EFW2, and validation processes is a plus.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to manage projects from planning through completion.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual base salary range of $63,200 - $90,300, depending on experience, skills, and market location.
• Eligibility for an annual bonus and restricted stock unit grant based on individual performance.
• Fully remote work flexibility within the United States.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive workplace culture focused on collaboration, innovation, and employee success.
• Benefits and perks designed to support employees, their families, and financial well-being.