Director, Payroll & Tax Implementation
Justworks · New York, New York
Posted about 2 months ago · $166,000.00 to $214,000.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 61 days Justworks's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 81% of Justworks's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Justworks
- high 86 stale, 2 reposted of 100 open
- Hiring momentum
- 134 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Justworks's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Justworks.
About this role
As the Director of Implementation & Transformation at Justworks, you will lead strategic operations within the Payroll Tax Operations division, focusing on implementing scalable frameworks that enhance compliance and client experience. Your role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline complex regulatory processes, ensuring operational excellence while supporting business growth. You will also manage a team, fostering talent development and driving innovation in payroll and compliance practices.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Justworks as an employer.
What you need
- 10+ years in payroll tax operations within PEO, ASO, or HR outsourcing environments
- Expertise in multi-state tax compliance and client implementation operating models
- Deep knowledge of TPA environments, vendor management, and compliance governance
- Advanced Excel skills for complex data analysis and electronic tax filing proficiency
- 7+ years of management experience, including 4+ years leading managers and teams of 5+
- Proven ability to motivate, mentor, and develop diverse payroll and tax professionals
Nice to have
- CPP, CPA, or relevant payroll/tax certification strongly preferred
What you get
- Base wage range of $166,000.00 to $214,000.00 per year
- Welcoming and casual environment
- Great benefits and wellness program offerings
- Company retreats
- Opportunity to interact with leaders in the startup community
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the technology stack or tools used
- High-stakes environment may require adaptability and precision under pressure
- Role involves significant regulatory compliance responsibilities which may be complex
- Salary range provided is location-specific and may vary for other locations
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Listed by Justworks on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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