Payroll Analyst (Hybrid - Louisville, KY)

With roots dating back to the 1800s, our Customer is a global professional services firm HQ’d in New York City with businesses in insurance brokerage, risk management, reinsurance services, talent management, investment advisory, and management consulting. Today, they are a unique group of businesses with many enduring competitive advantages. Among them are the quality of their colleagues, deep client relationships, vast global footprint, depth of intellectual capital, and cohesive and collaborative culture.

We are seeking a Payroll Analyst on a contract basis to support our Customer’s business needs. This role is hybrid (3 days on-site and 2 days remote/week) in Louisville, KY.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare timely and accurate U.S. and Canadian payroll tax returns, deposits, remittances, and reconciliations
• Process federal, state, local, and provincial payroll tax liabilities across multiple legal entities
• Utilize HRMS systems such as Workday and ADP SmartCompliance for payroll tax processing and reporting
• Perform query and report writing to support payroll tax analysis and compliance
• Conduct independent research and respond to inquiries and notices from tax authorities through appropriate government platforms
• Prepare and file amended payroll tax returns as required
• Manage and resolve payroll tax and compliance-related tickets within case management systems
• Ensure all payroll tax reconciliations, returns, and payments are completed by established due dates
• Analyze multi-state payroll tax data and perform calculations to ensure accurate reporting to governmental agencies
• Assist with HRMS tax release testing and system updates
• Support year-end processing including W-2, T-4, and RL-1 preparation, reconciliation, corrections, and filings
• Remain current on payroll tax laws and regulations through professional resources and publications
• Communicate with HR business partners and escalate compliance issues when necessary
• Follow established Standard Operating Procedures and company policies to ensure compliance and minimize risk
• Collaborate across HR Services teams to meet and exceed customer service SLAs
• Complete government funding activities through Workday each pay cycle
• Assist with audits and internal compliance reviews

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience in payroll or payroll tax processing
• Strong knowledge of U.S. and Canadian payroll tax regulations
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Experience working in a Windows-based environment
• Strong research and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and maintain compliance with strict due dates
• Experience performing reconciliations and remittances

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Workday for payroll tax processing and funding activities
• Experience with ADP SmartCompliance
• Experience supporting year-end payroll tax reporting and filings
• Experience assisting with payroll audits and compliance reviews

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.