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Payroll & Tax Compliance Specialist
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Robert Half
Salem, OR (In Person)
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Job Description
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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.