Temporary Payroll Tax Specialist

beBright•Minnetonka, MN

21h

About The Position

We are seeking a knowledgeable and detail-oriented Temporary Payroll Tax Specialist to join our Human Resources team. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll tax processing across multiple states, supporting quarterly and year-end payroll tax activities, and serving as a subject matter expert on payroll tax regulations and compliance. The ideal candidate is analytical, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. This is a temporary position with the potential for full-time employment.

Requirements

Hands-on experience with ADP SmartCompliance required
Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations, including multi-state and local tax jurisdictions
Experience processing and supporting high-volume payroll operations
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas such as VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, pivot tables, and data analysis functions
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee information appropriately

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business, or related field preferred
3+ years of payroll tax or payroll experience preferred
Experience with payroll reconciliations, quarter balancing, and year-end processing
Familiarity with SIT reciprocity agreements and local payroll tax requirements

Responsibilities

Manage and support multi-state payroll tax operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
Partner with third-party payroll vendors to maintain accurate and efficient payroll tax processing
Research, analyze, and resolve payroll tax notices, amendments, discrepancies, and agency inquiries
Monitor and communicate updates related to payroll tax laws, trends, and compliance requirements
Review and validate quarterly balancing and year-end payroll tax processes to ensure accurate filings and remittances
Collaborate with Payroll, HR, and Accounting teams to reconcile prior tax quarters and resolve outstanding issues
Tax reconciliations
Maintain accurate payroll tax records and supporting documentation
Assist with audits, reporting requests, and compliance reviews as needed
Identify opportunities to improve payroll tax processes, accuracy, and efficiency
Provide excellent internal customer service while handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion