Senior Payroll Tax Specialist

Job Summary

Serving as a subject matter expert in U.S. and Canadian payroll tax compliance, the full-time Senior Payroll Tax Specialist will independently manage complex payroll tax matters, drive resolution of tax issues, and ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and provincial regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary payroll tax subject matter expert for multi-state U.S. and Canadian payroll operations, ensuring compliance with tax regulations
• Independently research, analyze, and resolve complex payroll tax issues and agency inquiries
• Lead payroll tax compliance activities related to employee hires, transfers, and organizational changes, ensuring accurate tax withholding and reporting setup

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma with 5+ years of progressive payroll experience in a multi-state environment, including payroll tax compliance
• Experience with UKGPro payroll systems
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local tax regulations, including Canadian tax requirements
• Proficiency in MS Excel, including Pivot Tables and complex formulas
• Ability to identify gaps in controls and processes to improve payroll tax compliance