Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist

Gallagher•Norwalk, CT

About The Position

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. How you'll make an impact Responsible for the accurate documentation, distribution and reconciliation of payroll and the administration of the payroll system. Collates and verifies data and inputs into the payroll system. Updates payroll records and processes routine changes to employee records. Work in a variety of projects and services including setting up Department of Labor and Department of Revenue tax identification numbers in various states and municipalities. Assist with tax audits, reconciliations, or other tax projects as needed. Provide ongoing tax maintenance services directly to clients that include (but are not limited to) SUI rate updates, tax agency notices, vendor system updates, documentation, and state login templates, among others. Provide proper client guidance related to the correct application of state and federal regulations. Require basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through relevant work experience and may require professional education or certification. Has working knowledge and skills developed through formal training or work experience. Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision. Identifies the problem and all relevant issues in straightforward situations, assesses each using standard procedures and makes sound decisions.

Requirements

Typically requires minimum of 3 years of experience.
May require vocational or technical education in addition to prior work experience.

Responsibilities

Has working knowledge and skills developed through formal training or work experience
Works within established procedures with a moderate degree of supervision
Identifies the problem and all relevant issues in straightforward situations, assesses each using standard procedures and makes sound decisions

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program