Client Payroll Services Manager at Smartlinx

Compensation · Listed in posting

$125,000 – $150,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Hackensack, New Jersey
Type: Full-time
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 16, 2026

Description

The Client Payroll Services Manager will lead and support BekTek’s client payroll services function, providing operational direction, technical payroll expertise, and guidance on complex payroll tax and compliance matters. The role oversees a team handling payroll tax administration, filings, reconciliations, W-2 reporting, jurisdictional requirements, and related services, while serving as a subject-matter expert and escalation point for complex payroll and tax issues. The position is on-site with potential hybrid work from the Hackensack, New Jersey office and offers an annual salary of $125,000 to $150,000.

Required Skills

Payroll tax
Tax filings
W-2 reporting
Payroll tax laws
Team management
Problem-solving
Payroll technology

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
Required Previous Experiences: 5–7 or more years of progressively responsible payroll, payroll tax, accounting, or related experience
Previous experience managing, supervising, or providing direction to a payroll or tax services team
Experience supporting multi-state and multi-jurisdiction payroll operations
Experience registering and setting up payroll tax accounts in new state and local jurisdictions
Experience managing or supporting quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, including W-2 preparation and filing
Experience with payroll technology platforms and automated tax filing systems
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in payroll software, workforce management technology, healthcare technology, or a SaaS environment
Ability to work in a hybrid capacity near Smartlinx’s Hackensack, New Jersey office