Job Description

About Auris

Auris isthe payroll and HR partner built for small and medium-sizedbusinesseswhocan’tafford to get it wrong. Trusted by over 50,000businessesnationwide, Auris pairs easy-to-usetechnologywithreal human services to give leaders the confidence that every detail is done right - so they can focus on growing their team and their business.Acquiredby Acrisure in 2025, Auris formerly Heartland Payroll is accelerating its vision to deliver seamless human-centered technology to help small businesses thrive.

of This Role

This position drives the roadmap, execution, and strategy for our Tax & Compliance portfolio; the engine that ensures our payroll platform staysaccurate, compliant, and ahead of evolving federal, state, and local regulations. This role partners closely with engineering, compliance/legal, tax operations, customer service, and payroll teams to implement high-accuracy, audit-ready, regulatory-compliant features.

WhatYou’llDo

• Own and execute the product roadmap for payroll tax and compliance capabilities, prioritizing features based on regulatory deadlines, risk exposure, and client impact

• Lead the strategy for managing tax rules, rates, limits, reciprocity agreements, and local ordinance changes across all states

• Partner with compliance and legal teams to translate new legislation into system requirements

• Coordinate withMasterTaxand Vertex teams to ensure correct data flow, calculation accuracy, and coverage

• Oversee implementation of compliance frameworks including wage & hour rules, garnishment logic, and certified payroll

• Own end-to-end delivery of compliance features from requirements and acceptance criteria through design, development, testing, and release

• Ensure the platform meets deadlines for quarterly and annual filings, W-2/1099 processing, year-end updates, and statutory rate changes

• Serve as the subject matter expert for all payroll tax and compliance behavior in the system

• Collaborate with engineering, QA, tax operations, client services, and onboarding teams to ensure alignment

• Participate in PAC meetings, release planning, and roadmap reviews

• Provideclear guidance to internal departments on regulatory changes and timelines

• Partner with sales and marketing on collateral related to tax and compliance features

What Are We Looking for in this Role?

Experience

• 6+ years in product management, payroll operations, tax technology, or compliance-related domains

• Hands-on experience with payroll tax rules, filings, and compliance obligations for multi-state employers

Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of payroll tax rules (federal, state, local), wage & hour compliance, and employer reporting requirements

• Experience with tax engines or partners such asMasterTax, Vertex, or similar

• Familiarity with IRS/SSA schemas, SUTA/SUI frameworks, W-2/1099 reporting, and quarterly/annual filings

• Working knowledge of APIs, data mapping, import/export schema design, and secure file data transfers

Leadership & Communication

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with compliance and legal partners

• Skilled at communicating regulatory concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences

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Candidates should be comfortable with an on-site presence to support collaboration, team leadership, and cross-functional partnership.

Why Join Us:

At Acrisure, we’re building more than a business, we’re building a community where people can grow, thrive, and make an impact. Our benefits are designed to support every dimension of your life, from your health and finances to your family and future.

Making a lasting impact on the communities it serves, Acrisure has pledged more than $22 million through its partnerships with Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan, UPMC Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Blythedale Children's Hospital in Valhalla, New York.

Employee Benefits

We also offer our employees a comprehensive suite of benefits and perks, including:

• Physical Wellness: Comprehensive medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; life and disability insurance; fertility benefits; wellness resources; and paid sick time.

• Mental Wellness: Generous paid time off and holidays; Employee Assistance Program (EAP); and a complimentary Calm app subscription.

• Financial Wellness: Immediate vesting in a 401(k) plan; Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options; commuter benefits; and employee discount programs.

• Family Care: Paid maternity leave and paid paternity leave (including for adoptive parents); legal plan options; and pet insurance coverage.

• … and so much more!

This list is not exhaustive of all available benefits. Eligibility and waiting periods may apply to certain offerings. Benefits may vary based on subsidiary entity and geographic location.

Acrisure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation by contacting leaves@acrisure.com

Final candidates will be required to complete post-offer verification processes related to the role and in accordance with applicable laws.

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