Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Payroll Tax Specialist

Location: Westlake, On-site (Monday to Friday, 8 AM – 5 PM)

Duration: 6 Months (No immediate plans for extension or conversion)

About the Role

Join our dynamic HR team dedicated to delivering an exceptional employee experience and driving superior company performance. As a Payroll Tax Specialist , you will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll tax operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to support audits, system testing, and process improvements—all while maintaining a seamless experience for employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform monthly reconciliation of payroll tax reporting and multi-state withholdings.
• Research and resolve tax issues and notices; manage tax notice documentation in ADP.
• Process tax notice payments and ADP invoices promptly.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Respond to Tier 2 HR Service Tickets and employee inquiries.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end reconciliation and W-2C/amendment filings.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations.
• Update and create payroll tax processes and procedures.
• Participate in Workday system upgrades and testing.
• Create and manage employer online access accounts for state tax agencies.
• Contribute to special projects and serve as a backup for team members.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in payroll tax filings and regulatory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state payroll laws and regulations.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field (preferred).
• Experience with payroll software and data querying tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, formulas); MS Access is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and build strong partnerships.
• Demonstrated ability to innovate and improve processes for efficiency and productivity.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $26.00 - $27.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westlake,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 28, 2025.

h4> About TEKsystems:\n\n

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

\n\nAbout TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services \n\n

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

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The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Job Tags

Work at office, Local area, Immediate start, Monday to Friday,

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