**Our story** Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally. With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward. It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life. With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work. To learn more about us, visit stradaglobal.com About the Role This position serves as lead, SME and escalation point for all tax-related activities for their assigned client(s). **The work you will do** + Daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliation at the employee level + Preparation of periodic and amendment reporting + Maintenance of tax issue log and hosting regular review meetings with the client(s) + Provide support and guidance for all implementations and go lives + Organize and supervise the audits, analysis data, reconcile and balance payroll tax results, for all on and off cycle processing’s and adjustment runs performed by the team. + Reviews all variances through investigation and resolution processes, completes root cause analysis as required, and recommends intervention procedures and communicates variances + Analyzes Tax Profiles (including registration processes and POAs) + Completes company/client setups in Tax Systems + Participates in client testing (either new clients or projects) + Liaise with and provide oversight of tax payment and W2 vendors + Perform UAT for tax updates and system enhancements + Works hand-in-hand with Payroll Lead to ensure continuity of service delivery + Participate in cross-departmental initiatives to ensure proper consideration of tax-impacting changes + Address complex tax questions received via case from Employee Service Center + Serve as lead for all tax related project and M&A activity for assigned client(s) + Other duties, as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or manager. **Requirements** + 3 year Degree/Diploma + 3 years related experience in US multi-state, multi-FEIN payroll tax administration required + 3 years related experience in payroll outsourcing role + Extensive experience engaging with federal, state, territory and local tax agencies for POA requirements, reporting/payment requirements and changes, notice resolution, and penalty abatement + 3 years related experience with 5,000+ Employees, multi-frequency payrolls, stock option processing, W2C processing (domestic and Puerto Rico), Retirees, client and management reporting of tax activity + SAP, Workday, ADP Smart Compliance, Master Tax experience preferred + FPC/CPP Certification required (must obtain within first 18 months of employment) + Subject Matter Expertise in federal, state, territory, local payroll tax and reporting requirements, inpat/expat requirements and taxes, stock option exercise tax and reporting requirement + Client management expertise + Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks and set expectations for internal partners with competing priorities, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven organization + Advanced skills in MS Excel to include V-Lookup, Pivot Tables, Macros + Proficiency with Excel, Access and SAP preferred + Excellent written and verbal communication skills + Advanced analytical and problem solving + Excellent research and problem solving ability **Benefits** We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. **Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion** Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful. At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future. **Diversity Policy Statement** Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans. Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter. **Authorization to work in the Employing Country** Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada. Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units. We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. **DISCLAIMER:** Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units. .