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Get Access To All JobsADP TotalSource is hiring a Tax Product Support Specialist.
- Are you ready to join a company offering career advancement opportunities throughout your career journey?
- Do you want to join a company with award-winning training and world-class service guidelines to help you achieve success, growth, and continued learning?
- Are you looking for an inclusive environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
If so, this may be the opportunity for you.
In this position, you will serve as the subject matter expert for tax products and compliance programs, supporting the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of solutions used across the organization. You will partner closely with Smart Compliance Solutions, Tax, Product Management, Operations, and Technology to manage agency events, investigate and resolve product and compliance issues, and ensure changes in regulatory requirements are accurately implemented and communicated.
This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance, supporting operational continuity, and ensuring tax products and processes remain aligned with evolving federal, state, and local agency requirements.
What you can expect on a typical day:
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for tax, compliance processes, and operational workflows.
- Partner directly with Smart Compliance Solutions to research, analyze, and resolve agency-related issues impacting clients, products, or operations.
- Evaluate federal, state, and local tax compliance changes and coordinate implementation activities with business and technology teams.
- Investigate product, compliance, and agency-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions through resolution.
- Ensure timely communication of regulatory changes, product updates, agency events, and operational impacts to internal stakeholders and impacted teams.
- Engage with tax agencies, when necessary, to obtain clarification on regulatory requirements, filing procedures, account maintenance activities, and compliance guidance.
- Partner with Tax SMEs, Product Management, and Technology teams to define requirements for compliance-driven product enhancements.
- Support testing and validation activities to ensure compliance requirements are accurately implemented within products and operational processes.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, knowledge articles, and operational documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve product performance, compliance accuracy, operational efficiency, and client experience.
- Monitor product health, identify trends, and recommend process or system improvements to increase accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure tax products remain compliant, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
- Provide support across multiple tax functional spaces as business needs evolve, ensuring continuity of operations and regulatory compliance.
- Act as an escalation point for complex product, operational, and compliance-related inquiries.
- Receives general direction; works independently most of the time.
- Regularly operates under deadlines and subject to extreme workloads.
- Performs other relevant duties and assignments as directed.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience supporting tax compliance and payroll tax.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
BONUS POINTS FOR THESE:
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting operations within a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) environment, with knowledge of multi-jurisdiction tax compliance, agency interactions, and client service operations.
- Knowledge of Tax Online Processing System (TOPS) and other TotalSource applications is preferred.
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
- Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
- Belong by joining one of our Business Resource Groups where you can connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
- Grow your career in an agile, dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
- Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
- Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
- Focus on your mental health and well-being. We're here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
- Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.
- Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.
A little about ADP:
We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:
ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP:
ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.
ADP TotalSource is hiring a Tax Product Support Specialist.
- Are you ready to join a company offering career advancement opportunities throughout your career journey?
- Do you want to join a company with award-winning training and world-class service guidelines to help you achieve success, growth, and continued learning?
- Are you looking for an inclusive environment with a culture of collaboration and belonging?
If so, this may be the opportunity for you.
In this position, you will serve as the subject matter expert for tax products and compliance programs, supporting the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and regulatory compliance of solutions used across the organization. You will partner closely with Smart Compliance Solutions, Tax, Product Management, Operations, and Technology to manage agency events, investigate and resolve product and compliance issues, and ensure changes in regulatory requirements are accurately implemented and communicated.
This role plays a critical part in maintaining compliance, supporting operational continuity, and ensuring tax products and processes remain aligned with evolving federal, state, and local agency requirements.
What you can expect on a typical day:
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for tax, compliance processes, and operational workflows.
- Partner directly with Smart Compliance Solutions to research, analyze, and resolve agency-related issues impacting clients, products, or operations.
- Evaluate federal, state, and local tax compliance changes and coordinate implementation activities with business and technology teams.
- Investigate product, compliance, and agency-related issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive corrective actions through resolution.
- Ensure timely communication of regulatory changes, product updates, agency events, and operational impacts to internal stakeholders and impacted teams.
- Engage with tax agencies, when necessary, to obtain clarification on regulatory requirements, filing procedures, account maintenance activities, and compliance guidance.
- Partner with Tax SMEs, Product Management, and Technology teams to define requirements for compliance-driven product enhancements.
- Support testing and validation activities to ensure compliance requirements are accurately implemented within products and operational processes.
- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, knowledge articles, and operational documentation.
- Identify opportunities to improve product performance, compliance accuracy, operational efficiency, and client experience.
- Monitor product health, identify trends, and recommend process or system improvements to increase accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.
- Coordinate cross-functional efforts to ensure tax products remain compliant, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
- Provide support across multiple tax functional spaces as business needs evolve, ensuring continuity of operations and regulatory compliance.
- Act as an escalation point for complex product, operational, and compliance-related inquiries.
- Receives general direction; works independently most of the time.
- Regularly operates under deadlines and subject to extreme workloads.
- Performs other relevant duties and assignments as directed.
TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE:
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience supporting tax compliance and payroll tax.
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
BONUS POINTS FOR THESE:
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting operations within a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) environment, with knowledge of multi-jurisdiction tax compliance, agency interactions, and client service operations.
- Knowledge of Tax Online Processing System (TOPS) and other TotalSource applications is preferred.
YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE YOU CAN:
- Be yourself in a culture that values equity, inclusion, and belonging and creates a safe space for diverse perspectives and insights.
- Belong by joining one of our Business Resource Groups where you can connect globally with networks and allies who share common interests and experiences.
- Grow your career in an agile, dynamic environment with plenty of opportunities to progress.
- Continuously learn through ongoing training, development, and mentorship opportunities.
- Be your healthiest. Best-in-class benefits start on Day 1 because healthy associates are happy ones.
- Focus on your mental health and well-being. We're here to provide exceptional service to our clients, and none of that happens without each of us taking care of ourselves and being there for one another.
- Join a company committed to giving back and generating a lasting, positive impact upon the communities in which we work and live.
- Get paid to pay it forward. Company-paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about.
A little about ADP:
We are a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics, and compliance expertise. We believe our people make all the difference in cultivating a down-to-earth culture that embraces our core values, welcomes ideas, encourages innovation, and values belonging. We've received recognition for our work by many esteemed organizations, learn more at ADP Awards and Recognition.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at ADP:
ADP is committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace, and is further committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic including: race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, protected veteran status or disability. Hiring decisions are based upon ADP’s operating needs, and applicant merit including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, ability, availability, cooperation, and job performance.
Ethics at ADP:
ADP has a long, proud history of conducting business with the highest ethical standards and full compliance with all applicable laws. We also expect our people to uphold our values with the highest level of integrity and behave in a manner that fosters an honest and respectful workplace. Click https://jobs.adp.com/life-at-adp/ to learn more about ADP’s culture and our full set of values.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as a Product Specialist
Target companies with a history of OPT hiring
Search OFLC disclosure data for employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for Product Specialist roles. A pattern of past filings is the strongest signal that a company is comfortable sponsoring international candidates through OPT and beyond.
Confirm your degree qualifies for STEM OPT
Product Specialist roles often qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension if your degree is in computer science, engineering, or a related STEM field. Confirm your CIP code with your DSO before accepting an offer to avoid losing extension eligibility.
Address OPT timing proactively with employers
Bring up your OPT end date early in the process, not after an offer. Employers who are unwilling to sponsor rarely change their minds late in hiring. Early transparency filters out poor fits and saves time for both sides.
Connect your technical background to product outcomes
Hiring managers for Product Specialist roles want candidates who can translate technical details into business value. Framing your degree and project experience in terms of customer problems solved makes your profile more compelling and your OPT status easier to justify.
Ask specifically about H-1B sponsorship timelines
Not all companies that hire on OPT will sponsor H-1B visa. Ask during the offer stage whether the company has sponsored H-1B for this role before and what the internal process looks like. Vague answers are a signal worth taking seriously.
Document your technical qualifications carefully
Product Specialist roles must meet the specialty occupation standard for H-1B sponsorship. Keep records of your degree, relevant coursework, and job duties. A clear connection between your field of study and the role strengthens any future visa petition.
Product Specialist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Product Specialist on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your field of study. Product Specialist positions typically involve technical product knowledge, customer training, and cross-functional collaboration, which can align with degrees in business, computer science, or engineering. Your DSO can confirm whether a specific offer qualifies under your OPT authorization.
Do Product Specialist roles qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
They can, but it depends on your degree's CIP code rather than the job title itself. If your degree is in a qualifying STEM field such as computer science, information systems, or engineering, and the role involves applying that technical training, the 24-month extension is likely available. Verify eligibility with your DSO before accepting an offer.
How do I find Product Specialist jobs that sponsor OPT?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers open to OPT and visa sponsorship, so you are not sorting through hundreds of postings that exclude international candidates. Product Specialist roles in SaaS, enterprise software, and hardware companies tend to have stronger sponsorship track records than those in industries less familiar with the visa process.
Will a Product Specialist employer sponsor my H-1B after OPT?
Many do, particularly in technology and software, where Product Specialist roles are common and companies already have immigration counsel in place. H-1B sponsorship is not guaranteed by accepting a role on OPT, so it is worth asking directly during the offer stage whether the company has sponsored H-1B for this position before.
What makes a Product Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
The role must require at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field to perform the job, not just any degree. Product Specialist positions that involve technical product expertise, such as configuring software, training enterprise clients, or supporting complex implementations, typically satisfy this standard when paired with a relevant degree in computer science, engineering, or business.