Payroll & Payroll Tax Specialist (Contract)
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.
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Process multi-state U.S. payroll and support Canadian payroll operations.
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Manage payroll tax activities, including federal, state, and local compliance requirements.
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Support year-end payroll processing and tax reporting activities.
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Participate in payroll system testing and validation efforts.
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Assist with payroll-related projects and system enhancements.
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Provide audit support and identify opportunities for process improvements and standardization.
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Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure payroll accuracy and compliance.
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Serve as an additional subject matter expert in payroll tax compliance within the team.
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Hands-on Workday payroll experience.
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Strong U.S. payroll tax expertise with the ability to work independently.
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Experience managing payroll in a complex multi-state environment.
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Experience supporting both U.S. and Canadian payroll operations.
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Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations.
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Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
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Experience with third-party payroll tax vendors and payroll service providers.
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Background in payroll process improvement, auditing, or operational excellence initiatives.
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Experience supporting payroll system implementations, conversions, or testing projects.
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Prior experience within a large, multi-location organization.
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6-month contract engagement
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Target start date: July 2025
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Fully remote considered
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Strong preference for candidates located near Central Indiana for potential future full-time opportunities
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Competitive hourly compensation
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Exposure to a highly complex payroll environment across multiple jurisdictions.
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Opportunity to contribute to significant payroll projects and system initiatives.
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Ability to make an immediate impact on process efficiency, compliance, and operational excellence.
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Potential pathway to future full-time opportunities for locally based candidates.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Work Location: Remote
