Robert Half is partnering with one of our clients for a 3 month contract role, supporting their Payroll Compliance and Operations. In this role, you will be supporting a payroll audit, cleanup, and tax project. This is a great 100% remote job opportunity if you like fast paced, start-up environments! Payroll Tax Administration<ul><li>Remit all employer and employee payroll tax payments for 2025 and 2026 in accordance with required deposit schedules, including semi‑monthly federal income tax deposits ahead of quarterly filing deadlines.</li><li>Ensure proper registration and account setup with all applicable federal, state, and local tax agencies.</li><li>Audit payroll tax configurations for both 2025 and 2026 and coordinate corrections with the internal technology team when discrepancies arise.</li><li>Support company payroll tax filings, including preparing and filing late originals as required.</li></ul>Payroll Operations & Deductions<ul><li>Oversee ongoing payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely execution across all payroll cycles.</li><li>Validate that benefit deductions are accurately configured within the HRIS platform and updated appropriately for the 2026 plan year.</li><li>Confirm that 401(k) contributions are processed correctly and transmitted to the plan administrator.</li><li>Partner with the technology team to correct payroll records, paystubs, and deduction errors, and communicate updates to impacted employees when necessary.</li></ul>New Hire Reporting & Compliance<ul><li>Ensure all federal and state new‑hire reporting requirements are completed for U.S. employees across all entities.</li><li>Monitor compliance with I‑9 documentation requirements, ensuring forms are collected within the mandated timeline.</li><li>Track and submit state‑specific new‑hire reports, including jurisdictions that require reporting for contractors.</li></ul>Year‑End Processing & Employee Documents<ul><li>Ensure all 2025 Forms W‑2 and 1099, including amendments, are produced and distributed accurately and on time.</li><li>Audit employee tax data to verify accuracy ahead of year‑end processing and coordinate corrections as needed.</li></ul>Preparation for 2026 Payroll Filings<ul><li>Prepare for upcoming quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, including federal Forms 941 and related state returns.</li><li>Obtain and update state unemployment insurance (SUI) rates and Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) settings for 2026.</li><li>Ensure timely remittance of payroll tax filings and payments to all agencies for 2026.</li></ul>

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll management.• Expertise in full-cycle payroll processes, including multi-state operations.• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations and compliance.• Proven ability to audit payroll systems and identify discrepancies.• Familiarity with benefit deductions and retirement contributions.• Experience in managing tax filings and reporting requirements.• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

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San Francisco, CA
remote
Temporary
35.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
Robert Half is partnering with one of our clients for a 3 month contract role, supporting their Payroll Compliance and Operations. In this role, you will be supporting a payroll audit, cleanup, and tax project. This is a great 100% remote job opportunity if you like fast paced, start-up environments! Payroll Tax Administration<ul><li>Remit all employer and employee payroll tax payments for 2025 and 2026 in accordance with required deposit schedules, including semi‑monthly federal income tax deposits ahead of quarterly filing deadlines.</li><li>Ensure proper registration and account setup with all applicable federal, state, and local tax agencies.</li><li>Audit payroll tax configurations for both 2025 and 2026 and coordinate corrections with the internal technology team when discrepancies arise.</li><li>Support company payroll tax filings, including preparing and filing late originals as required.</li></ul>Payroll Operations & Deductions<ul><li>Oversee ongoing payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely execution across all payroll cycles.</li><li>Validate that benefit deductions are accurately configured within the HRIS platform and updated appropriately for the 2026 plan year.</li><li>Confirm that 401(k) contributions are processed correctly and transmitted to the plan administrator.</li><li>Partner with the technology team to correct payroll records, paystubs, and deduction errors, and communicate updates to impacted employees when necessary.</li></ul>New Hire Reporting & Compliance<ul><li>Ensure all federal and state new‑hire reporting requirements are completed for U.S. employees across all entities.</li><li>Monitor compliance with I‑9 documentation requirements, ensuring forms are collected within the mandated timeline.</li><li>Track and submit state‑specific new‑hire reports, including jurisdictions that require reporting for contractors.</li></ul>Year‑End Processing & Employee Documents<ul><li>Ensure all 2025 Forms W‑2 and 1099, including amendments, are produced and distributed accurately and on time.</li><li>Audit employee tax data to verify accuracy ahead of year‑end processing and coordinate corrections as needed.</li></ul>Preparation for 2026 Payroll Filings<ul><li>Prepare for upcoming quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, including federal Forms 941 and related state returns.</li><li>Obtain and update state unemployment insurance (SUI) rates and Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) settings for 2026.</li><li>Ensure timely remittance of payroll tax filings and payments to all agencies for 2026.</li></ul>
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