Payroll Tax Specialist

We are looking for a Compliance Technician to support regulatory adherence efforts for industrial operations in San Francisco, California. This Long-term Contract position focuses on evaluating applicable standards, translating complex regulatory language into practical guidance, and helping maintain a safe and compliant operating environment. The ideal candidate will work closely with cross-functional partners to track obligations, document findings, and promote consistent compliance practices across facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll tax compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and reporting requirements.
• Research, investigate, and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, notices, and agency inquiries in a timely manner.
• Support payroll tax audits, compliance reviews, and related documentation requests.
• Maintain accurate payroll tax records, reporting, and compliance documentation to support internal controls.
• Partner with internal teams and third-party providers to ensure accurate payroll processing, tax filings, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of payroll tax, payroll compliance, or payroll operations experience supporting multi-state payroll environments.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, filings, and compliance requirements.
• Experience researching and resolving payroll tax discrepancies, notices, audits, and agency inquiries.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field preferred; Workday Payroll experience is a strong plus.

Compensation

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