Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist

Kelly Services is searching for a Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist for a 4-month critical project with Water Technologies & Solutions This temporary remote assignment offers competitive pay and the opportunity to make an impact by driving payroll tax compliance for this industry leader. Available Shift & Pay Rate: + Monday to Friday, full-time (40 hours/week) + $20-$25/Hr (based on EXP) + Location: Remote (based in Pennsylvania; reliable high-speed internet required) Why you should apply as a Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist: + Be part of a high-visibility project that ensures multi-state compliance + Utilize your advanced Excel skills to manage mission-critical data + Strengthen your background in payroll administration and tax registration + Work independently while collaborating with accounting, HR, and government agencies + Opportunity to work remotely with a supportive team Whatu2019s a typical day as a Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist? Youu2019ll be: + Leading efforts to register the company with all required state and local tax authorities + Proactively contacting state and local payroll tax offices to determine requirements and resolve issues + Executing and following up on payroll tax registration processes, including application and documentation tracking + Creating and maintaining clear records of registration numbers, agency correspondence, and filing frequencies + Managing large datasets in Excelu2014using pivot tables and v-lookups to identify gaps and prioritize urgent jurisdictions + Independently driving resolutions by u201cpicking up the phoneu201d and troubleshooting directly with government representatives + Maintaining a high level of organization with hundreds of open cases + Ensuring compliance with agency regulations, internal processes, and confidentiality protocols Qualifications: + 2u20133 years of payroll administration or payroll tax experience required + Multi-state payroll registration experience strongly preferred + Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, v-lookups, large dataset management) + Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with government agencies + Experience with HR/payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, or Workday is a plus + Ability to work independently, demonstrate accountability, and manage multiple tasks or open cases at once + Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail If you or someone you know may be interested, please apply to this posting As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community. Get a complete career fit with Kelly u00ae . Youu2019re looking to keep your career moving onward and upward, and weu2019re here to help you do just that. Our staffing experts connect you with top companies for opportunities where you can learn, grow, and thrive. Jobs that fit your skills and experience, and most importantly, fit right on your path of where you want to go in your career. About Kelly Work changes everything. And at Kelly, weu2019re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, itu2019s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. Itu2019s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. Itu2019s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your lifeu2014just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year. Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of Californiau2019s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kellyu2019s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of Californiau2019s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Created: 2025-12-11