Payroll Tax Specialist

Guardian is seeking a motivated Payroll Tax Specialist to support payroll tax depositing, reporting, reconciliation, and compliance activities, as well as 1099 depositing and reporting obligations. The role requires strong payroll tax experience, knowledge of Workday, and collaboration across payroll, tax, finance, and HR functions.

Responsibilities

• Support payroll tax depositing, reporting, reconciliation, and related compliance activities.
• Utilize Workday as part of payroll and related processes.
• Support payroll tax depositing and reporting processes involving ADP.
• Assist with 1099 depositing and reporting in addition to payroll‑related responsibilities.
• Assist with payroll and tax‑related audits, including gathering information, researching issues, and supporting responses to audit inquiries.
• Assist with tax agency and other payroll‑related notices, researching and preparing timely responses and supporting documentation.
• Use Microsoft 365 applications to prepare analyses, maintain documentation, communicate with stakeholders, and support day‑to‑day responsibilities.
• Work collaboratively with Payroll, Tax, Finance, HR, and other teams to address payroll tax and reporting matters.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support payroll tax compliance, reporting, audits, and inquiries.
• Provide additional support for payroll tax and related compliance activities as needed.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of payroll experience with demonstrated knowledge of payroll processes and related compliance requirements.
• Working knowledge of Workday (required).
• Knowledge of ADP payroll depositing and reporting processes (preferred).
• CPP certification preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications.
• Willingness and ability to assume responsibility for 1099 depositing and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Pay

Salary range: $118,980 – $195,465 per year. Base pay is determined based on education, experience, knowledge, and abilities. The role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Schedule

Hybrid – three days in the Hudson Yards, NYC office and two days work‑from‑home.

Benefits

Guardian offers contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to full‑time eligible employees. Details are available at Guardian Benefits.