Payroll Tax Specialist

Description

Ensure accurate setup and maintenance of employee tax information, including work state, local withholding codes, and SUI tax rates. Perform audits, process W-2 corrections, and coordinate tax amendments. Prepare annual federal wage allocations and maintain tax verification reports for audits to maintain tax compliance and reporting.

Support payroll operations by reviewing and reconciling weekly, bi-weekly, quarterly, and year-end tax funding and filings. Act as a liaison with payroll and unemployment insurance vendors to ensure smooth operations and compliance.

Lead and participate in payroll-related projects, train new hires, support team members with policies and systems, and manage employee inquiries related to earnings and tax withholding through the Call Management System (CMS).

Skills

Payroll, Payroll tax, Tax, Payroll processing, ADP, Garnishments, State tax, ADP payroll, W-2, Tax compliance, ADP Global View, SAP, HRIS

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Your skills include experience with ADP Global View and Microsoft Office. SAP HRIS is a plus, with a foundation in Payroll Systems, Employee Data Management, and Data Privacy Regulations and proficiency in documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping.

You’re a strong communicator (persuasive and assertive), proactive in problem solving and coordinating priorities to solve issues with various stakeholders (i.e., Administration and Payroll, Benefits, Compensation, HR managers and HR business partners), with the willingness to ensure tax reporting deadlines are met.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.00/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 Nashville,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2025.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.