Payroll Tax Engineer

PuzzleHR

. Conduct audits of employee tax configurations, including address-based jurisdiction assignments and tax rate validations .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeRemote • PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. payroll tax structures, compliance, and payroll system configuration, with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Proficient in managing tax registrations, W-2 processes, and client communications while utilizing advanced Excel skills.

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Payroll Tax ComplianceU.S. Payroll Tax StructuresExcel ProficiencyPayroll System ConfigurationW-2 Processing

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Hard Skills

Payroll Tax ComplianceTax Registration ProcessesW-2 StructuresW-2c CorrectionsEarnings and Deductions EvaluationTax Code ResearchAddress-Based Jurisdiction AssignmentsTax Rate ValidationDiagnostic ReportingAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTime ManagementAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

DayforceADPPaylocitySmartsheetBloomberg TaxCCH

Industry Keywords

Payroll TaxComplianceW-2Tax JurisdictionsVendor Filings

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct audits of employee tax configurations, including address-based jurisdiction assignments and tax rate validations
Review new hire records and address changes to ensure correct tax codes are applied
Evaluate earnings and deductions for proper taxability and W-2 mapping
Identify missing or inactive tax jurisdictions
Manage and process tax registrations for state/local withholding, unemployment, and specialty taxes
Track registration statuses and proactively prevent disruptions to vendor filings
Monitor system configuration to validate ongoing compliance
Partner with Payroll Engineers to ensure client payrolls use accurate tax data
Research tax codes, jurisdiction rules, and agency requirements
Support year-end W-2 balancing and reconciliation
Assist with identifying and processing W-2c adjustments
Generate client-facing diagnostic reports highlighting risk areas and recommended actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

3 or more years of experience in payroll tax, compliance, or payroll system configuration preferred
Deep understanding of U.S. payroll tax structures at federal, state, and local levels
Familiarity with tax registration processes and agency communications
Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting, etc.)
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple clients and competing deadlines
Experience with major payroll systems (Dayforce, ADP, Paylocity, etc.)
Working knowledge of W-2 structures, W-2c corrections, and payroll year-end processes
Experience using Smartsheet, ticketing systems, or process tracking tools
Bloomberg Tax, CCH, or other research tool experience is a plus
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Must be able to move up to 15 pounds at times
Must be able to participate in video conferences/meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role