Sr Payroll Tax Analyst

Broadridge Payroll Tax Specialist

Key responsibilities include:

• Proactively monitor payroll tax compliance changes, legislative updates, and regulatory requirements at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Lead research of state and local tax jurisdictions to ensure ongoing compliance and proper payroll tax setup.
• Perform payroll tax reconciliations for weekly and semi‑monthly payrolls.
• Review and balance wages and tax liabilities by pay group for each pay period.
• Assist associates with tax‑ and payroll‑related inquiries, providing accurate and timely guidance.
• Interpret payroll policies and tax regulations to ensure the correct application of tax with holdings, benefits deductions, and garnishments.
• Process and issue Forms W‑2c, including prior‑period and prior‑year adjustments and wage reclassifications.
• Conduct peer reviews of payroll transactions processed by Payroll team members to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Research and resolve complex and critical payroll tax issues while meeting established payroll service level agreements (SLAs).
• Identify and recommend process improvement opportunities; document department procedures and maintain/update standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Assist with federal and state payroll audits, including labor department audits, state withholding discrepancies, federal tax filing inquiries, and related documentation requests.
• Support quarterly and year‑end payroll tax processes to ensure accurate filings and reporting by the tax service provider.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve discrepancies and maintain payroll tax compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 4+ years of payroll tax experience, preferably in a multi‑state payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, tax adjustments, and quarter‑end/year‑end payroll tax processes.
• Experience handling W‑2c corrections, prior‑year adjustments, and tax reclassifications.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret payroll policies, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.

Salary: 80,000.00 – 90,000.00 USD annual. Bonus Eligible.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or would like to request reasonable accommodations during the application and/or hiring process, please contact us at 888‑237‑7769 or by email at BRcareers@.