<p><strong>Overview:</strong></p><p> The <strong>Senior Payroll Tax Analyst</strong> will oversee quarterly and annual payroll tax operations for multiple HCM districts, ensuring accuracy and compliance through data validation, audits, and process improvements. This position partners with district stakeholders, auditors, and technical teams to enhance payroll tax processes and reporting accuracy.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead quarterly and annual payroll tax reconciliation and balancing for 36+ HCM districts.</li><li>Manage W-2/W-3 validation, year-end adjustments, and error resolution.</li><li>Supervise and review work of Payroll Tax Analysts, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.</li><li>Serve as a subject matter expert for payroll tax compliance and system configuration.</li><li>Partner with ERP/IT teams on system patches, testing, and reporting enhancements.</li><li>Research complex tax issues and provide technical guidance to districts and management.</li><li>Prepare audit documentation and respond to agency notices.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p>5+ years of payroll tax experience; prior public sector or HCM experience preferred.</p><p>Deep knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws and reporting.</p><p>Proven leadership or mentoring experience.</p><p>Advanced Excel and report validation experience (HCM/ERP preferred).</p><p>CPP or FPC certification is a plus.</p>

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