Payroll & Tax Lead Job Listing at Kelly Services in Scottsdale, AZ (Job ID US3631026_BH10043825)

Description

Now Hiring: Payroll & Tax Lead

Schedule: 100% Onsite | Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Location: Scottsdale, AZ 
Pay Range: $43.50–$52.70 per hour
We're looking for a Payroll & Tax Lead with deep multi-state payroll experience, advanced payroll tax knowledge, and rock-solid attention to detail. This role is hands-on, high-impact, and ideal for someone who enjoys both detailed payroll work and leading tax-related activities such as reconciliations, audits, and notice resolutions. What You'll Do
Payroll Operations

• Review, audit, and process multi-state payroll weekly
• Manage payroll close: imports, runs, NACHA files, garnishments, and tax submissions
• Process stop payments, reversals, manual checks, and special payments
• Validate, load, and audit payroll files and employee imports
• Act as the primary back-up to the Payroll Manager
• Support payroll for openings, closings, and special events

Tax Administration & Compliance

• Lead review and reconciliation of payroll tax files and returns
• Research and resolve federal, state, and local tax notices
• Oversee quarterly and annual tax filing audits
• Stay current on multi-jurisdictional tax laws and advise on system/process impacts
• Validate new tax setups and support tax configuration updates

Garnishments & Compliance

• Process and oversee complex garnishment activity
• Support new location tax setup and compliance requirements

Reporting, Reconciliation & Audits

• Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll/tax reconciliations
• Reconcile cash paid out at restaurant locations
• Support internal and external audit inquiries

Team Support & Leadership

• Serve as a subject-matter expert and mentor to the Payroll team
• Maintain SOPs, workflows, and documentation
• Assist with system testing, process improvements, and cross-functional projects

Customer Service & Communication

• Provide exceptional service to employees, HR, Accounting, and Operations
• Resolve complex payroll and tax inquiries professionally and accurately
• Communicate payroll compliance and labor reporting requirements clearly

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Business preferred (experience accepted)
• 5+ years progressive multi-state payroll and payroll tax experience
• Expert knowledge of federal, state & local tax regulations
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with complex reconciliations
• Proven ability to lead initiatives and train team members
• Expertise with payroll systems; Workday strongly preferred
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and payroll reporting tools

Ready to Lead?
If you're looking for a high-impact role where your payroll and tax expertise keeps everything running accurately and compliantly, we'd love to hear from you! Email your résumé to Daisy: daid740@kellyservices.com  Call: 562-471-7322
 

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