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Alight Senior Payroll Tax Analyst in Texas, Texas
Your candidacy is currently being considered for a requisition for an Alight Inc group company. As you may be aware, Alight has announced intent to divest its Payroll & Professional Services business to HIG Capital. After the transaction closes, this position will be aligned to the new Payroll & Professional Services owned by HIG Capital (‘Divested Group’). By applying for this position which will be with the Divested Group company, you understand and agree to the information you submitted for your application with Alight being shared with the Divested Group company. In addition, if you are made an offer of employment, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with the Divested Group company employment policies.
The Payroll Tax Analyst position serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) and escalation point for all payroll tax-related activities for their assigned client(s) and non-assigned clients, as needed.
Essential Functions:
Year-end project activities including testing, W2 balancing, file validation, and release
Processing of W-2 Corrections and Reissues
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all tax-related project activity for assigned client(s)
Perform User Acceptance Testing for tax updates and system enhancements
Participate in tax related testing and validation during client implementation projects
Research and respond to complex payroll tax questions received internally or from client
Manage service escalations from internal and external clients
Manage special projects required or needed to support client ongoing delivery
Provide reports to clients and account team as required
Proactively look for resolution of potential service delivery issues
Help identify and implement ideas for improving processes and methodologies
Work with internal teams to ensure continuity of service delivery
Lead adherence to standard practices and client contractual commitments
Participate in cross-departmental initiatives to ensure proper consideration and action of regulatory and tax-impacting changes
Train team associates and act as Subject Matter Expert
Provide work direction to support resources and validate results
Monitor daily workflow of client team and ensure completion of activities
Daily, monthly, quarterly and annual reconciliations activities as needed
Employee tax panel setups and audits
Periodic auditing of client specific tax programs and tables
Preparation of periodic and amendment reporting
Other duties, as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/or manager
Required Skills and Experience:
5+ years related experience in 1000+ employee, US multi-state, multi-FEIN payroll tax administration
3+ years related experience in payroll outsourcing role
2+ years of SAP/ECP Experience
Ability to calculate payroll tax withholdings
SME in federal, state, local payroll tax and reporting requirements
Experience engaging with federal, state, territory and local tax agencies for POA requirements, reporting/payment requirements and changes, notice resolution, and penalty abatement
Client management expertise
Ability to multi-task, prioritize tasks, and set expectations for internal partners with competing priorities, in a fast-paced, deadline-driven organization
Ability to work will with minimal supervision
Ability to work independently as well as with a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Skills in MS Excel to include V-Lookup, Pivot Tables, Macros
Advanced analytical and problem solving
Preferred Education and Experience:
FPC or CPP Certification
3+ years of Canadian payroll tax/YE experience a plus!
MS Access experience
Flexible Working
So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options.
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.
We welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Diversity Policy Statement
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.
We provide reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.
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We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
Salary Pay Range
Minimum :
55,800 USD
Maximum :
88,500 USD
Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits
DISCLAIMER:
Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.
Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.
About Alight Solutions
Alight is a leading cloud-based human capital technology and services provider that powers confident health, wealth and wellbeing decisions for 36 million people and dependents. Our Alight Worklife® platform combines data and analytics with a simple, seamless user experience. Supported by our global delivery capabilities, Alight Worklife is transforming the employee experience for people around the world. With personalized, data-driven health, wealth, pay and wellbeing insights, Alight brings people the security of better outcomes and peace of mind throughout life’s big moments and most important decisions. Learn how Alight unlocks growth for organizations of all sizes at alight.com .
Our values are the essence of who we are:
Champion people. We are empathetic and have created a place where everyone belongs. And we win together.
Grow with purpose. We are inspired by our higher calling. We fail forward and choose progress over perfection. We are brave, show grit and grow our whole selves.
Be Alight. We are a beacon that empowers others. We act with integrity and are real. And we find ways to add joy.
Our Colleague Experience
At Alight Solutions, we are reimaging how people and organizations thrive. To deliver on this purpose, we do things differently. From company leaders to our newest colleagues, we all play a role in bringing our values to life. Every colleague shapes how Alight can become better, stronger and brighter – together. With technology as our catalyst and humanity at our core, we advance each day toward a better future in work and life.
We understand the powerful human connections that create success for organizations. We bring an industry leader's expertise and a true partner's commitment to our benefits and administration solutions around health, wealth, HR, finance and consumer experience.
Are you interested in helping us shape the future of work and life for organizations, people and their families? If so, you've come to the right place.
Help us reimagine how people and organizations thrive!
Our story starts with a simple, universal truth: Every business is a people business. We are Alight Solutions. Reimagining how people and organizations thrive.
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