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Sr. Payroll & Tax Analyst

United States, Dallas · Job Posted July 03, 2026
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We are looking for an interim Sr. Payroll & Tax Analyst to support accurate payroll delivery and payroll tax compliance for a multi-state employee population in Dallas, Texas. This is a Contract position within the investment management industry, suited for an individual who combines strong technical payroll knowledge with a careful, analytical approach. The person in this role will work closely with internal partners and external providers to maintain compliance, strengthen controls, and improve payroll processes in a fast-moving, collaborative environment. This is a 3+ month contract position. Hybrid work schedule (3/2) in downtown Dallas, TX. Must have Workday experience.

Job Responsibility

  • Manage full-cycle biweekly payroll processing for a large employee population, ensuring all regular and non-routine payments are completed correctly and on schedule
  • Maintain payroll records, pay elements, deductions, and system settings to support accurate processing and compliance with company policies and regulations
  • Review and coordinate payroll-related funding activities, including employee payments and remittances to benefit providers and other third parties
  • Work with finance partners on payroll accounting tasks such as journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close support
  • Oversee multi-state payroll tax administration, including account setup and closure, tax withholding accuracy, timely payments, and review of federal, state, and local filings prepared by vendors
  • Investigate and resolve payroll tax notices by researching discrepancies, preparing reconciliations, and communicating with applicable agencies or service providers
  • Support year-end payroll activities by validating wage and tax data and assisting with required employee tax form distribution
  • Conduct audits and detailed reviews of payroll, benefits, and liability accounts to identify issues, enhance accuracy, and maintain audit readiness
  • Partner with HR, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and external vendors to address payroll questions, interpret tax treatment, and contribute to special projects and process improvements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in payroll, accounting, finance, or a related area
  • At least 5 years of experience handling end-to-end payroll operations and multi-state payroll tax compliance
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with Workday Payroll and ADP tax services or comparable payroll tax platforms
  • Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax rules, filings, and remittance requirements
  • Advanced Excel capabilities, including the ability to analyze payroll data using functions such as lookups and pivot tables
  • Proven ability to solve problems, evaluate discrepancies, and produce accurate results in a deadline-driven environment
  • Experience supporting payroll controls, reconciliations, audits, or compliance-focused reporting activities

Nice to have

  • Payroll certification such as FPC or CPP
  • exposure to complex pay scenarios such as expatriate or multi-jurisdiction payroll

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible)
  • paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time
  • paid holidays
  • Choice Time Off (CTO) up to 13 days per calendar year
  • up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year
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