Job Description

THE TEAM YOU WILL BE JOINING

• A nationally recognized brand and the second-largest equipment rental group in the world
• Currently undergoing a high-impact transition as it prepares to delist from the UK and relist on the NYSE as Sunbelt Rentals
• The role sits within a growing Total Rewards team of 40+, reporting directly to the Sr. Director of Total Rewards and working closely with the VP of Tax and payroll leadership
• Supported by established Payroll and Corporate Tax teams, as well as external vendors such as ADP
• Sunbelt is known for a collaborative culture that prioritizes clarity, ownership, and internal partnership

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• A newly created, high-visibility role with strategic impact on employment tax planning, compliance, and audit defense
• The opportunity to shape tax strategy tied to executive compensation, acquisitions, and global employment structures
• Ownership over ADP vendor relationships and payroll tax operations, with one direct report
• A collaborative team and forward-thinking leadership committed to aligning HR, finance, and compliance functions
• Competitive compensation with bonus eligibility (15% annually) and a full benefits package starting after 30 days

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT

• Manages all aspects of employment tax compliance and planning across a multi-jurisdictional U.S. workforce
• Leads technical research and evaluates tax implications of fringe benefits, M&A activity, global mobility, and stock compensation
• Owns vendor relationships with ADP and drives integration with payroll systems like Workday
• Serves as the go-to expert for employment tax audits, documentation, and mitigation strategies
• Partners cross-functionally with payroll, corporate tax, HR, legal, and external advisors to ensure scalable and compliant processes during a time of major organizational transformation

THE BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• 5+ years of employment tax compliance and strategic planning experience, preferably in large corporate environments or public accounting firms
• Strong knowledge of FICA, FUTA, SUTA, fringe benefit taxation, and federal/state/local employment tax laws
• Experience managing or advising on payroll tax audits, tax reporting, and M&A-related employment tax planning
• Effective communicator who can translate technical tax guidance into actionable insight for leadership and operational teams
• Familiarity with payroll systems such as ADP and Workday, with strong vendor management and problem-solving capabilities
• A mindset geared toward ownership, collaboration, and long-term scalability—ideal for someone who enjoys cross-functional work and building processes from the ground up

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