Senior Payroll Tax Analyst

Overview

A global leader in storage and information management services is seeking a motivated and experienced North America Senior Payroll Tax Analyst to join their Global Payroll team. This role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with local, state, provincial, and federal tax regulations while maintaining the organization's tax integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee timely and accurate filing of all federal, state, provincial, and local payroll tax returns, including Form 940, Form 941, Form W-2, and Canadian tax forms, through outsourced payroll and settlement vendors.
• Perform regular audits and reconciliations of employee and employer payroll tax setups to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Complete tax returns and request payments for Canada Workers' Compensation and other agency-related taxes.
• Serve as the primary liaison with tax authorities to handle notices, audits, and new tax identification number registrations.
• Address executive escalations and stakeholder inquiries related to payroll tax matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams and tax preparers to test and implement mandatory tax updates within the Workday payroll system.
• Prepare periodic trend reports on tax liabilities and potential financial impacts for senior management.
• Support corporate activities such as mergers and acquisitions with payroll tax expertise.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in payroll, payroll tax, or high-volume multi-state and multi-provincial payroll environments.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise payroll software, specifically Workday.
• Advanced proficiency in Google Suite, particularly Google Sheets.
• Deep understanding of Circular E (Employer's Tax Guide) and multi-state reciprocity rules.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex payroll data and tax implications into clear, actionable insights.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) designation is highly preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience.
• 100% remote work opportunity within the United States.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
• Generous paid time off and holidays.

Location

• Remote within the United States

This role offers the opportunity to safeguard tax integrity and drive process excellence within a collaborative and detail-oriented team focused on precision and system optimization.