Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. This client is a German multinational Pharmaceutical and biotechnology company and one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world headquartered in Leverkusen and areas of business include pharmaceuticals; consumer healthcare products agricultural chemicals seeds and biotechnology products.
Job Title: Payroll and Employment Tax Expert
Location: Remote
Duration: 78 Months
Job Type: Contract
Work Type: Remote
Job Description:
DEPARTMENT/TEAM DESCRIPTION:
POSITION SUMMARY:
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
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List the primary job duties and responsibilities using headings and then give examples of the types of activities under each heading.
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Identify six to eight duties and responsibilities for the position including how tasks are accomplished and anticipated results.
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Provide coaching and expert guidance to payroll team members
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Oversight and accountability for timely delivery on Federal State and Local employment tax returns filings and payments.
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Filing W2Cs and identifying opportunities to reduce corrections where possible.
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Coordination of payments to deceased employees.
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Provide support to payroll tax analysts with agency inquiries and notices from federal state and local taxing authorities.
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Resolve employee inquires via email and SNOW (service Now) ticketing system.
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Lead the payroll responsibilities on complex projects (e.g. legal entity restructuring)
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Coordinate and execute monthly SAP system testing including SAP Tax changes and SUI Rate Changes and ensuring all jurisdictions and rates are tested properly.
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Partner with Cross Boarder Workforce and EY on assignee tax activities for the US and Canada and drive process improvement.
REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
Education Requirement(s):
Skill & Competency Requirements:
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Strong coaching skills and demonstrated ability to influence and motivate others.
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Confidence in autonomous decision making.
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Strong ability to analyze data; identify rootcause of issues & drive process improvement.
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Demonstrated ability to manage complex payroll tax issues and an understanding of US Puerto Rico and Federal State Local and Providence payroll tax regulations.
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Demonstrated understanding of US & Puerto Rico W2/W2C reporting & filings requirements
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Ability to maintain confidentiality with highly sensitive information & adhere to data privacy & internal compliance requirements.
Preferences:
TekWisen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.