Senior Compliance Specialist

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, and interpret federal, state/provincial, and local payroll tax and labor legislation across the United States and Canada
• Assess the impact of legislative changes on payroll and HR systems and product functionality
• Translate legal and regulatory requirements into clear business and system requirements
• Maintain accurate documentation of research, interpretations, and decisions
• Contribute to and maintain the legislative knowledge base
• Support the correct interpretation and implementation of statutory requirements within product development
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Developers, and Solution Designers
• Prepare internal and client-facing documentation explaining legislative changes and system impacts
• Assist with drafting responses to compliance-related queries
• Provide guidance to internal teams on payroll compliance matters
• Support resolution of complex compliance-related queries
• Stay informed of regulatory developments through industry forums and regulatory publications
• Liaise with regulatory authorities where necessary

Qualifications/Experience

• 5+ years of payroll tax compliance experience
• 5+ years of payroll experience
• Must be able to interpret statutory requirements/legislation, with the focus on tax and labor legislation
• Law or tax/accounting qualification preferred

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement match (100% matching up to 4%)
• 32 days paid time off (21 personal days, 10 national holidays, 1 floating holiday)
• 18 weeks paid parental leave for birth, adoption or surrogacy offered 1 year after start date
• 5 days paid yearly to volunteer (through Sage Foundation)
• $5,250 tuition reimbursement per calendar year starting 6 months after hire date
• Sage Wellness Rewards Program ($600 wellness credit and $360 fitness reimbursement annually)
• Library of on-demand career development options and ongoing training offerings