Product Counsel - Payroll Tax

Company: Ceridian
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Tuesday, March 9, 2021 This is our promise. Not only for our customers, but our employees as well.-- Do you thrive in an innovative and exciting environment that's continuously evolving? Ceridian is looking for fun, intelligent, team oriented people who believe in our values: Customer Focus,Transparency, Diligence, Optimism, and Agility. Our workplace culture provides empowering programs for career growth and offers diversity and inclusion groups to support every person's career journey. Ceridian employees have declared Ceridian a Great Place to Work-- in 2019, a Glassdoor Best Places to Work in 2019, and one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for the 16th consecutive year!-- Location: This position is remote and can be located any where in the US.-- About the Position: As Product Counsel - Payroll Tax, you will provide legal support for Ceridian's HCM payroll tax products and services. Ceridian is seeking an attorney with experience in researching and interpreting the law and its application to technology to join our legal team. In this role you will have the opportunity to take the lead in addressing critical issues at the intersection of the law and HCM technology in an exciting, fast-paced company.-- Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance to teams from product, development, and marketing on legal issues related to payroll tax product features at all stages of the product lifecycle.--
• Track legislative and administrative changes to payroll tax and advise internal teams on required updates.--
• Research payroll and employment tax questions and situations as applicable to our products and services.--
• Identify and implement controls and safeguards to remediate risks and engage or manage remediation projects when gaps are identified.
• Respond to a wide range of legal payroll tax inquiries regarding Ceridian's products and services.--
• Remain up-to-date on relevant industry laws and regulations impacting product compliance in multiple jurisdictions.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned. Qualifications:
  • Licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the U.S.
  • Knowledge of payroll and employment tax laws and rules in the U.S.--
  • Knowledge of payroll and employment tax laws in Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia, or New Zealand a plus.--
  • Combined in-house and law firm experience with a nationwide area of practice preferred.--
  • 3+ years of experience advising on the legal and regulatory aspects of product development in the technology space strongly preferred.--
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.--
  • Strong research background or experience.--
  • Ability to translate legal advice into practical guidance for fast-paced product teams.--
  • Ability to interpret and apply laws in unsettled contexts.--
  • Exceptional critical thinking skills.--
  • Excellent legal research skills.--
  • Creative problem-solver who can efficiently resolve complex issues.--
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the proven ability to build effective relationships with internal clients and business partners.--
  • Ability to produce clear and concise written legal analysis to stakeholders.
    Ceridian is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique.--We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment. We provide our employees with comprehensive benefits for various life circumstances and needs,great opportunities for career development, and a balanced lifestyle to achieve personal and professional success.--We encourage all individuals to apply for positions that fit their passions.
    We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by a Ceridian Recruiter with a @ceridian.com email directly from our organization.--

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