Senior Payroll Tax Specialist

Sonoco

Senior payroll tax specialist reconciling and remitting US and Canadian payroll taxes for Sonoco, a global sustainable packaging company. Managing tax audits, Workday optimization, year-end processing, and strategic payroll projects.

Posted 8/10/2026full-timeHartsville • North Carolina, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $85,760 - $96,480 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll tax reconciliation and compliance for both US and Canadian regulations, with a strong focus on process optimization and accuracy in tax filings. Proficient in utilizing Workday and ADP SmartCompliance to enhance payroll operations and ensure adherence to SOX requirements.

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Payroll Tax ReconciliationWorkday Payroll ExperienceADP SmartComplianceCanadian Tax ExperienceCPP Certification

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Hard Skills

Payroll Tax ExperienceTax Equalization CalculationsProcess OptimizationData Accuracy ComplianceTax Form IssuanceRoot Cause InvestigationPayroll Tax AuditsReport CreationMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsWritten CommunicationOral CommunicationPeople Skills

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayADP SmartComplianceMicrosoft TeamsMicrosoft Outlook

Certifications & Qualifications

CPP Certification

Industry Keywords

US Federal Tax RegulationsCanadian Tax RegulationsSOX CompliancePayroll OperationsM&A Projects

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reconcile US and Canadian payroll taxes and remit Canadian taxes, including workers’ compensation
Manage multi-company, multi-state, and multiple pay-cycle tax activities
Work with ADP SmartCompliance on payroll tax filings and ADP representative requirements
Drive Workday process optimization and eliminate manual operations
Participate in tax equalization calculations for expats/inpats
Oversee stock compensation tax reconciliation and compliance
Drive year-end processing and timely, accurate issuance of US and Canadian tax forms
Collaborate with Payroll Operations on accurate employee tax withholding
Serve as subject matter expert and assist with strategic payroll projects, including M&A, process improvement, and process rationalization
Sign off on reconciliations, oversee payroll tax audits, respond to team-member questions, and provide training
Investigate root causes and implement corrective/preventative actions for recurring payroll errors
Ensure internal processes and data accuracy comply with SOX
Oversee distribution of confidential information to PWC, auditors, and corporate stakeholders
Research US federal and state and Canadian tax rules and regulations
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferred; majors include business administration, accounting, finance, and human resources
5–7 years of payroll tax experience
Strong analytical and people skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Teams, and Outlook
Ability to effectively organize and structure activities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Workday payroll experience preferred
Workday report creation experience preferred
Experience in a fast-paced public company environment preferred
ADP experience, preferably ADP SmartCompliance, preferred
Canadian tax experience preferred
CPP certification preferred
Ability to research US federal and state and Canadian rules and regulations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual base salary of $85,760 to $96,480
Hybrid work arrangement
Opportunity to gain experience within a global organization
Career growth opportunities within the broader Sonoco organization