Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist

Gallagher•Norwalk, CT

About The Position

Gallagher Benefit Services is seeking to connect with professionals for future Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist opportunities. The position is not currently open. The role is part of the Payroll and HR Technology Consulting team, which provides services such as outsourced payroll administration, multi-jurisdictional payroll services, payroll and HRIS technology implementations and vendor transitions, payroll tax amendments, compliance and registrations, time and attendance services, benefits configuration, W-2 reconciliations, and workflow and process design. The specialist supports clients with payroll tax compliance projects and ongoing tax maintenance. The role can be fully remote or hybrid for candidates in the Norwalk, Connecticut area. It suits a proactive, detail-oriented, process-driven payroll professional who works collaboratively and can manage client needs and deadlines.

Requirements

Experience with payroll taxes and quarterly and annual reconciliations, including troubleshooting issues and identifying root causes.
Experience researching and resolving tax agency notices.
Knowledge of setting up state income, state unemployment, and local jurisdiction profiles for payroll use.
Knowledge of payroll tax laws and regulations.
Ability to provide payroll tax compliance assistance, guidance, and best practices.
Ability to build and maintain client relationships in a customer-centric environment.
Ability to work in a virtual team environment or independently while completing tasks accurately and efficiently and managing client and vendor relationships.
Professional and effective communication skills.
Flexible work schedule to meet the demands of assigned clients.
Proficiency in Excel, including formulas, Pivot Tables, and VLOOKUP.

Nice To Haves

Experience with a variety of Payroll and HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

Set up Department of Labor and Department of Revenue tax identification numbers in various states and municipalities as part of a range of projects and services.
Assist with tax audits, reconciliations, and other tax projects as needed.
Provide ongoing tax maintenance services directly to clients, including SUI rate updates, tax agency notices, vendor system updates, documentation, and state login templates.
Work directly with clients to manage multiple needs and deadlines.
Provide client guidance on the correct application of state and federal regulations.
Research and resolve tax agency notices and troubleshoot payroll tax and reconciliation issues.