Who We Are

At Justworks, you’ll enjoy a welcoming and casual environment, great benefits, wellness program offerings, company retreats, and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community. We work hard and care about our most prized asset - our people.

We’re helping businesses get off the ground by enabling them to focus on running their business. We solve HR issues. We’re data-driven and never stop iterating. If you’d like to work in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment, are interested in building something meaningful and having fun while doing it, we’d love to hear from you.

We're united by shared goals and shared motivations at Justworks. These are best summed up in our company values, which are reflected in our product and in our team.

Our Values

If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

Who You Are

You are highly organized, never miss deadlines, and have strong project management execution. You are a collaborative team player with a can-do attitude, and share that energy with those around you. You have excellent attention to detail and don’t miss anything important. You are technologically savvy with experience in utilizing multiple systems and software programs. 

The Corporate Licensing Program Manager on the Legal team will manage the timely filing of state and federal licensing applications, communicate with state and federal agencies, and review the licensing applications prepared by Licensing Operations team members. This role will report to the Manager, Corporate Licensing and involve working collaboratively with various individuals throughout the company. 

Your Success Profile

What You Will Work On

• Develop, implement, and manage a robust compliance program ensuring timely and accurate filing and reporting, including, but not limited to, PEO licensing application preparation and filing, CPEO and ESAC reporting, and state client addition and termination customer reporting.
• Monitor federal, state, and local PEO reporting and filing requirements and implement changes across the program as needed.
• Communicate regularly with state agencies and the IRS to ensure continued licensing compliance.
• Collaborate with Licensing Operations, Payroll Tax, Workers’ Comp., Benefits Operations, and Finance teams in connection with reporting and filing obligations, as necessary.
• Maintain and track regulatory reporting submission trackers for ESAC, CPEO, and annual reports. 
• Formalize internal licensing/accreditation processes and enhance controls.
• Support record-keeping and annual compliance, including maintaining business licensing and state qualification records.
• Help drive compliance program awareness and perform other related responsibilities based on department and/or organizational needs.
• Other duties as needed based on department and/or organizational needs.

How You Will Do Your Work

As a Corporate Licensing Program Manager, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately results in our success as an organization. In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal attributes are anchored in the following competencies:

• Clear communication - the ability to articulate thoughts and express ideas effectively using oral, written, visual, and non-verbal communication skills, as well as listening skills to gain understanding.
• Ethical practice - the ability to integrate core values, integrity, and accountability throughout all organizational and business practices.
• Detail-oriented - exercises extreme attention to detail; is thorough, accurate, organized, and productive and seeks to understand both the cause and effect of a situation.
• Risk assessment - applying a logical step-by-step process to protect and minimize risks to the organization, interests, and employees.
• Manages complexity - making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

In addition, all Justworkers focus on aligning their behaviors to our core values known as COGIS. It stands for:

• Camaraderie - Day to day you can be seen working together toward a higher purpose. You like to have fun. You’re an active listener, treat people respectfully, and have a strong desire to know and help others.
• Openness - Your default is to be open. You're willing to share information, understand other perspectives, and consider new possibilities. You’re curious, ask open questions, and are receptive to th