Sr. Payroll Tax Specialist / Payroll Operations / Charlotte, NC (Hybrid)

Our client is a leading organization with a large, complex payroll environment supporting multi-state operations. Based in Charlotte, NC, they are looking to hire a Sr. Payroll Tax Specialist on a 12-month contract basis. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week onsite in Charlotte, NC.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll tax professional who thrives on solving complex tax challenges and driving process improvements. You’ll play a critical role in ensuring payroll tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions while partnering closely with Accounting, HRIT, and third-party payroll vendors. If you have strong Workday experience and enjoy working in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts payroll operations, this role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution while expanding your knowledge within a large-scale enterprise setting.

Contract Duration: 12 Months

Pay Rate: $35.00 – $40.00/hour 

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of payroll tax experience required
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll tax operations
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Experience with payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and compliance processes
• Experience researching and resolving payroll tax notices
• Strong analytical, reconciliation, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to work onsite in Charlotte, NC three days per week

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 5+ years of payroll tax experience preferred
• Hands-on Workday Payroll experience strongly preferred
• Experience collaborating with third-party payroll vendors
• Experience supporting audits and compliance reporting
• Experience driving process improvements and automation initiatives

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• Workday Payroll
• Payroll Tax Systems
• Payroll Vendor Platforms
• Reporting & Compliance Tools
• Payroll Audit & Reconciliation Processes

Daily Responsibilities

• Review and maintain Workday Payroll Tax configurations across legal entities and jurisdictions
• Partner with payroll vendors and internal teams to update and reconcile payroll tax data
• Review, reconcile, and process monthly and quarterly payroll tax filings
• Manage SUI rate updates and jurisdiction registrations/closures
• Research and resolve payroll tax notices and compliance issues
• Prepare audit documentation and respond to audit-related requests
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing, including regular and supplemental payrolls
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements and system enhancements
• Conduct audits to ensure payroll data integrity and compliance
• Generate reporting and key metrics to monitor payroll tax compliance
• Collaborate cross-functionally to streamline processes and reduce manual effort

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance – Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Dental & Orthodontia Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options
• Paid Sick Time Leave
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.