Payroll Associate

Payroll Specialist
Position Summary
The Payroll Specialist is responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll tax processing, including statutory withholdings, legal charges, and multi-state payroll tax requirements. This role focuses on backend payroll operations after payroll has been processed, requiring strong experience in payroll tax, state agency communications, and third-party coordination.

• Process payroll tax payments and filings, including social security, employee guarantee fund, income tax, and labor dues.
• Manage tax notices, respond to inquiries from state agencies, and coordinate with tax providers.
• Prepare and process payments related to employee dismissals, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll and tax records, ensuring alignment with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies and support internal and external audits.
• Handle high-volume payroll tax tasks with accuracy and attention to detail.

• 2–3 years of payroll tax processing experience, preferably multi-state.
• Strong knowledge of payroll processes, labor laws, and statutory requirements.
• Experience working with state agencies, tax notices, third-party authorizations, and powers of attorney.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical skills, high attention to detail, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• High school diploma (required).
• Additional coursework in Accounting, Finance, or HR a plus.

• First-round interview: Virtual
• Second-round interview: In-person
• Compensation: Rate is fixed (no flexibility)
• Workload: High volume, deadline-driven environment