We are looking for an experienced Workday Payroll Tax Analyst to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to payroll operations while ensuring compliance with tax regulations. If you possess strong expertise in Workday Payroll and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Oversee full-cycle payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of payroll tasks. • Manage multi-state payroll operations, ensuring compliance with varying state tax laws and regulations. • Utilize Workday Payroll to process payroll for a workforce of over 500 employees. • Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies. • Leverage Smart Compliance tools to ensure adherence to payroll tax requirements and reporting standards. • Analyze payroll data to identify trends and implement improvements for efficiency. • Maintain detailed records and documentation to support audits and compliance reviews. • Provide guidance and training to staff on payroll systems and processes as needed. • Stay updated with changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance.

• Extensive experience with Workday Payroll, including advanced functionalities. • Proven expertise in handling full-cycle payroll operations. • Strong knowledge of multi-state payroll processes and compliance requirements. • Demonstrated ability to manage payroll for large organizations with over 500 employees. • Familiarity with Smart Compliance tools for tax reporting and adherence. • Excellent analytical skills to identify trends and improve payroll processes. • Strong communication and problem-solving abilities to address payroll-related issues. • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

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Chicago, IL
onsite
Contract / Temporary to Hire
40.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Workday Payroll Tax Analyst to join our team in Chicago, Illinois. This Contract-to-permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to payroll operations while ensuring compliance with tax regulations. If you possess strong expertise in Workday Payroll and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: • Oversee full-cycle payroll processes to ensure timely and accurate completion of payroll tasks. • Manage multi-state payroll operations, ensuring compliance with varying state tax laws and regulations. • Utilize Workday Payroll to process payroll for a workforce of over 500 employees. • Collaborate with internal teams to address payroll-related inquiries and resolve discrepancies. • Leverage Smart Compliance tools to ensure adherence to payroll tax requirements and reporting standards. • Analyze payroll data to identify trends and implement improvements for efficiency. • Maintain detailed records and documentation to support audits and compliance reviews. • Provide guidance and training to staff on payroll systems and processes as needed. • Stay updated with changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure organizational compliance.
2025-08-27T13:18:58Z

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