Payroll Tax Analyst

Our client is a large North American organization seeking a Payroll & Payroll Tax Specialist to support a high-volume, complex payroll environment. This is a 6-month contract engagement with the potential for future opportunities based on business needs.

The successful candidate will join an established payroll team and play a key role in payroll processing, payroll tax compliance, testing initiatives, year-end activities, and process improvement projects.

• Process multi-state U.S. payroll and support Canadian payroll operations.
• Manage payroll tax activities, including federal, state, and local compliance requirements.
• Support year-end payroll processing and tax reporting activities.
• Participate in payroll system testing and validation efforts.
• Assist with payroll-related projects and system enhancements.
• Provide audit support and identify opportunities for process improvements and standardization.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as an additional subject matter expert in payroll tax compliance within the team.

• Strong U.S. payroll tax expertise with the ability to work independently.
• Experience managing payroll in a complex multi-state environment.
• Experience supporting both U.S. and Canadian payroll operations.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.

• Experience with third-party payroll tax vendors and payroll service providers.
• Background in payroll process improvement, auditing, or operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations, conversions, or testing projects.
• Prior experience within a large, multi-location organization.
• Target start date:
  July 2025
• Fully remote considered
• Strong preference for candidates located near Central Indiana for potential future full-time opportunities
• Competitive hourly compensation

• Exposure to a highly complex payroll environment across multiple jurisdictions.
• Opportunity to contribute to significant payroll projects and system initiatives.
• Ability to make an immediate impact on process efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Potential pathway to future full-time opportunities for locally based candidates.