Payroll Tax Compliance Development Analyst

Overview

This remote role, based anywhere in the US, involves ensuring payroll and tax compliance within a SaaS environment serving public sector and public safety organizations. The Payroll Tax Compliance Development Analyst will analyze, report, and maintain compliance with payroll and tax regulations, bridging the gap between regulatory requirements and technical product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Research and monitor federal, state, and local tax laws and legislative regulations
• Translate complex tax compliance requirements into detailed technical specifications for the Development Team
• Collaborate with Product and Development teams to address limitations and deliver accurate payroll tax functionality, including testing calculations, withholding, and reporting
• Engage with clients to interpret tax prerequisite data and convert it into functional tax data within the product
• Analyze client pay data, tax reporting, and filing data to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax agencies
• Maintain up-to-date reporting and filing specifications and compliance documentation for all tax agencies
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure HRIS systems and workflows remain legally compliant and operationally sound
• Audit current operations to identify system/process enhancements and best practices
• Identify trends and risks in HRIS/payroll data and provide solutions
• Partner with external vendors on compliance updates and integrations
• Apply updates promptly to support proactive internal processes
• Provide guidance and communication internally and to clients regarding payroll standards and laws

Additional duties:

• Assist with payroll tax preparation and filing at federal, state, and local levels
• Build tax reports for direct tax filing
• Investigate and resolve tax discrepancies and notices
• Provide customer support to Payroll Service clients
• Support and train clients during year-end processes
• Perform tax reconciliation procedures and processes

Technical Skills

• Experience with HRIS, payroll systems, and related software
• Understanding of internal technical specifications to maintain HRIS and payroll software
• Ability to translate payroll tax compliance requirements into technical execution within product development
• Collaborate to test and validate compliance updates and changes within the product

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of compliance experience
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification required
• Knowledge of payroll and tax regulations
• Experience in compliance research and discovery for HRIS and technical development
• Proficiency in accounting principles
• Experience with payroll systems and software

Preferred Qualifications

• SHRM certification

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for full-time employees
• Generous paid time off to support work-life balance
• Remote work opportunities
• 401(k) matching
• 12-week paid parental leave
• Supportive leadership with autonomy for career growth
• Inclusive and diverse work environment

Location

Remote position available anywhere in the United States

Note: The hiring process may include AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, with recruiters reviewing all results.