Job Description
About JLL
For over 200 years, JLL (NYSE: JLL), a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, has helped clients buy, build, occupy, manage and invest in a variety of commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and retail properties. A Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $23.4 billion and operations in over 80 countries around the world, our more than 112,000 employees bring the power of a global platform combined with local expertise. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAYSM. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com
What this job requires:
Operational Management
Manage tax professionals and ensures strategic oversight of payroll tax processes, compliance, and system management.
Foster collaboration across HR, Finance, and external vendor relationships
Support departmental goals, performance metrics, and ensure adherence to Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
Support performance reviews and manage staffing needs for the payroll tax team
High proficiency in guiding and advising in resolving complex payroll queries across Tier 2-3
Support HR change and transformational efforts impacting the function and business
Align with Quality Framework and own Quality check from payroll tax risk and control perspective
Strategic Tax Operations
Oversee comprehensive payroll tax compliance across all federal, state, and local jurisdictions
Direct company-wide state and local tax registrations and quarterly government reporting initiatives
Lead SOX audit compliance efforts and coordinate with internal and external auditors
Manage relationships with ADP, W4 vendors, and other critical service providers
Systems & Process Management
Provide strategic oversight of ADP Global View and Smart Compliance implementations
Direct testing protocols for federal, state, and local tax updates and system rate accuracy
Ensure robust documentation and continuous improvement of all payroll tax procedures
Lead special projects and system enhancement initiatives
Complex Tax Resolution
Oversee US tax equalization settlements and international assignment tax matters
Direct US Hypo withholding tax calculations and IRS payment/refund processes
Manage complex multi-state payroll tax scenarios and dispute resolution
Provide executive-level reporting on payroll tax operations and compliance status
Qualifications:
Required Experience
8-10 years of progressive payroll tax experience with demonstrated managerial responsibilities
Extensive multi-state and local payroll tax expertise in multi-national organizations
Proven track record managing payroll tax teams and complex compliance operations
Advanced knowledge of ADP Global View, Smart Compliance, and enterprise payroll systems
Core Competencies
Strategic thinking with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excellent tax research abilities using Bloomberg Tax and similar resources
Strong project management and change leadership experience
Ability to operate effectively under tight deadlines while managing multiple strategic initiatives
What we can do for you:
At JLL, We make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.
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