About Auris
Auris is the payroll and HR partner built for small and medium-sized businesses who can’t afford to get it wrong. Trusted by over 50,000 businesses nationwide, Auris pairs easy-to-use technology with real human services to give leaders the confidence that every detail is done right - so they can focus on growing their team and their business. Acquired by Acrisure in 2025, Auris formerly Heartland Payroll is accelerating its vision to deliver seamless human-centered technology to help small businesses thrive.
Summary of This Role
This position drives the roadmap, execution, and strategy for our Tax & Compliance portfolio; the engine that ensures our payroll platform stays accurate, 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.
What You’ll Do
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 with MasterTax and 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
Provide clear 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 as MasterTax, 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.
California Residents: Learn more about our privacy practices for applicants by visiting the Acrisure California Applicant Privacy Policy.
Recruitment Fraud: Please visit here to learn more about our Recruitment Fraud Notice.
Welcome, your new opportunity awaits you.
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