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We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support a long-term contract opportunity in Richmond, Virginia. This role is ideal for a payroll and tax specialist with strong analytical ability, deep knowledge of multi-state payroll compliance, and hands-on expertise with Workday in a large employee environment. The position focuses on strengthening payroll tax accuracy, resolving complex issues, and partnering with stakeholders to improve processes and support business needs.
Job Responsibility
Manage recurring payroll tax activities for a large workforce, including semi-monthly payroll support, tax validation, and compliance monitoring across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
Maintain and audit payroll tax information in Workday and related compliance platforms to ensure accurate employee tax data and dependable reporting results
Conduct detailed reviews of tax filings, deposits, reconciliations, and year-end documents such as W-2, corrected W-2, and quarterly tax forms, resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
Investigate payroll tax notices, research root causes, and implement corrective actions that reduce recurring errors and improve overall process reliability
Serve as a key contact for external providers involved in tax filing activity, invoice review, and issue resolution, ensuring service quality and accurate financial reconciliation
Analyze payroll, tax, and operational data to address complex business questions, develop practical recommendations, and support informed decision-making
Partner with district and departmental stakeholders to understand operational needs, provide guidance, and address payroll-related concerns before they escalate
Lead or contribute to process improvement efforts, business analysis initiatives, and project work, including documenting workflows and recommending more efficient operating methods
Monitor regulatory updates and emerging risk areas affecting payroll tax practices, then translate those changes into actionable guidance for payroll teams and business partners
Support knowledge sharing and operational continuity by assisting with cross-functional collaboration, standardization efforts, and training across payroll-related functions
Requirements
7+ years of experience in payroll, payroll tax, or financial analysis roles within a large and complex organization
Strong hands-on experience with Workday and Workday Payroll, including payroll tax maintenance, auditing, and reporting
Proven knowledge of full-cycle payroll processing and payroll tax reporting, including multi-state compliance requirements