Payroll Tax Specialist

Title: Payroll Tax Specialist Location: Remote Duration: 6 months to hire Responsibilities: - US payroll operations Serve as back-up support for end-to-end bi-weekly, multi-state payroll processing for exempt and non-exempt employees (1,200 ee s) in Workday with a focus on payroll tax.Own post payroll reconciliations and audits, resolving variances before funds are released.Assist with processing all components: base pay, overtime, commissions and bonuses, leave, off-cycle, and final pay in line with state-specific pay timing rules Tax and compliance Own payroll tax compliance: multi-state withholding including work-location tracking and tax allocation in Topia. You will have oversight responsibilities for ADP tax filings, agency notices and quarter and year-end W-2 process. Knowledge of Topia is a plus.Monitor federal, state, and local wage-and-hour and payroll tax changes (including California, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Washington), confirm they're reflected correctly in ADP, and update internal processes accordinglyMaintain payroll records, controls and documentation, and act as the primary payroll contact for tax and financial audits.Deliver payroll reporting, worker compensation analysis, and funding for FinanceLead the analysis and remediation for payroll compliance notices.Provide second-level review for our Canada payroll process on ADP Workforce Now, working with our ADP vendor contact.Serve as the trusted point of contact for employees, HR, and Finance on payroll tax inquiries. What You Bring 8+ years of US multi-state payroll experience, including full ownership of the payroll cycleExpert-level skills with ADP Smart Compliance. Knowledge of Workday US payroll configuration and process experience required.Deep knowledge of federal and multi-state wage-and-hour and payroll tax rules.A proven track record of owning payroll end to end, including diagnosing issues, identifying root causes and recommending solutionsHighly organized, with critical thinking to troubleshoot payroll and tax process issues.Advanced Excel skills and comfort moving large data sets between systemsSound judgment and discretion with confidential informationClear, confident communication with employees and senior leaders alike