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Payroll & Tax Compliance Specialist

United States, Salem · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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We are looking for a Payroll & Tax Compliance Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will help ensure accurate payroll processing, tax compliance, and responsive support for employees and internal stakeholders. This position is ideal for someone who can manage recurring deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and contribute to both payroll and broader finance operations.

Job Responsibility

  • Administer bi-weekly payroll activities in Workday, working closely with payroll leadership to maintain accuracy and timeliness
  • Process separation-related and other non-routine payroll runs in accordance with applicable state regulations and required timelines
  • Coordinate quarterly and year-end payroll tax reporting, wage filings, and related compliance activities with external partners
  • Review and maintain payroll deductions and benefit withholdings, and perform reconciliations to resolve discrepancies promptly
  • Prepare and support filings related to sales and use tax, personal property tax, and annual business registration renewals
  • Respond to employee and cross-functional inquiries involving payroll, deductions, and finance matters with clear and effective communication
  • Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to payroll and finance leaders, including documentation, reporting, and follow-up tasks
  • Contribute to ad hoc analysis, special assignments, and operational projects that support payroll and finance objectives

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in payroll administration, including end-to-end payroll processing
  • Hands-on experience managing multi-state payroll in an environment with approximately 101 to 500 employees
  • Proficiency with Workday and ADP Workforce Now in support of payroll operations
  • Working knowledge of payroll tax reporting, wage filings, and compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions
  • Experience reconciling payroll deductions, benefit contributions, and related payroll records
  • Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines
  • Ability to handle sensitive employee information with discretion and maintain a high level of accuracy

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan

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