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
LOCATION
- Hybrid role based out of Fort Mill, SC
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
