Payroll Tax Consultant (Up To 55/hr)
About The Position
The Payroll Tax Consultant will research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and compliance issues; manage payroll tax payments and filings across multiple FEINs; conduct payroll tax reconciliations; and analyze taxable wage calculations. The role also reviews garnishments, wage attachments, and payment requests, and provides guidance on complex payroll scenarios and regulatory requirements. This senior-level resource supports day-to-day payroll operations in a multi-entity environment with more than 50 locations operating under separate FEINs. Responsibilities include ACH file submissions, positive pay files, banking-related payroll activities, timely resolution of payroll issues, quarter-end and year-end processing, and collaboration with site-level HR, payroll, and benefits staff. The consultant will support the organization's transition to UKG Pro, including parallel payroll testing, validation, reconciliation, troubleshooting, and process improvements. The role also provides recommendations on special payments, grants, and unique compensation scenarios; helps stabilize payroll during staffing and organizational changes, including acquisitions and entity consolidations; and documents processes to support knowledge transfer. This is a contract position based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with a hybrid workplace arrangement. The pay range is $40.00–$55.00 per hour.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in a senior payroll tax role.
- At least 6 years of overall quality payroll experience.
- Intermediate Excel experience, including pivot tables and V-lookups.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with UKG.
- Experience in implementation support.
Responsibilities
- Research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, and compliance-related issues.
- Manage payroll tax payments and filings across multiple FEINs.
- Conduct payroll tax reconciliations and analyze taxable wage calculations.
- Review garnishments, wage attachments, and related payment requests.
- Provide guidance on complex payroll scenarios and regulatory requirements.
- Support quarter-end and year-end payroll processing activities.
- Assist with day-to-day payroll operations in a multi-entity environment.
- Support payroll processing for more than 50 locations operating under separate FEINs.
- Manage ACH file submissions, positive pay files, and banking-related payroll activities.
- Research and resolve outstanding payroll issues while ensuring timely payroll delivery.
- Partner with site-level HR, payroll, and benefits staff to address escalated payroll matters.
- Support the organization's transition to UKG Pro, including parallel payroll testing, validation, and reconciliation activities.
- Troubleshoot payroll system issues and help identify process improvements.
- Collaborate with payroll, HR, and systems teams to support a smooth implementation.
- Serve as a senior-level resource for payroll tax, compliance, and operational questions.
- Provide recommendations regarding payroll treatment of special payments, grants, and unique compensation scenarios.
- Help stabilize payroll during staffing transitions and organizational changes, including acquisitions and entity consolidations.
- Document processes and support knowledge transfer across the payroll team.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan, with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for the employee and dependents
- Short- and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time off/leave, including PTO, vacation, or sick leave
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
