Payroll Compliance Consultant (Payroll Tax Compliance),Remote

• Strong hands-on experience in payroll compliance and payroll tax compliance
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, including multi-state considerations
• Experience with payroll tax reconciliations, filings, and audits or notice resolution
• Ability to analyze payroll data and identify discrepancies
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Able to work independently in a remote, part-time capacity

Preferred Qualifications

• Workday Payroll or HCM experience (nice to have, not required)
• Experience with a pension fund, benefits, or similar public/union-sector organization
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or FPC certification
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or remediation projects

Responsibilities

• Review payroll processes, configurations, and controls for compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations
• Assess payroll tax setup, including withholding, deposits, and filings, and identify errors or risks
• Support reconciliation of payroll tax liabilities, quarterly filings (941, state/local equivalents), and year-end reporting (W-2, W-3)
• Recommend and help implement corrective actions and process improvements
• Document payroll compliance procedures, findings, and remediation steps
• Work with HR, Finance, and project stakeholders to resolve compliance issues
• Provide guidance on regulatory changes affecting payroll and payroll taxes