Payroll Tax Manager

We are looking for a Payroll Manager to support a Contract engagement based in Waltham, MA. This position will focus on strengthening payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions, including establishing employer accounts in states where registration is required. The ideal candidate brings deep payroll expertise, sound knowledge of regulatory requirements, and the ability to manage complex payroll tax activities for a large employee population using systems such as ADP Workforce Now and NetSuite.

Responsibilities:

• Lead payroll tax compliance efforts across multiple states, ensuring timely registration and adherence to applicable employer withholding and unemployment requirements.

• Oversee end-to-end payroll tax activities for a workforce of more than 500 employees, maintaining accuracy in filings, payments, and reconciliations.

• Coordinate the setup of state payroll tax accounts in jurisdictions where the organization must become registered and compliant.

• Review payroll data and tax configurations within ADP Workforce Now and NetSuite to support accurate processing and reporting.

• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve payroll tax issues, research regulatory questions, and implement corrective actions when needed.

• Monitor filing deadlines, tax notices, and jurisdictional changes to reduce compliance risk and maintain good standing.

• Analyze payroll records and tax results to identify discrepancies, recommend solutions, and improve ongoing payroll operations.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience managing full-cycle payroll with strong emphasis on payroll tax compliance.
• Hands-on background administering multi-state payroll in a complex regulatory environment.
• Experience supporting payroll operations for employee populations exceeding 500 workers.
• Proficiency with ADP Workforce Now in a payroll or payroll tax management capacity.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite and its use in payroll-related processes and reporting.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax registrations, filings, and compliance obligations.
• Ability to investigate issues, interpret requirements, and communicate solutions clearly to business partners.

Compensation

$47.50-$55.00 Hourly

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