Risepoint

Senior Tax and Payroll Specialist

US - Remote, USA · Senior

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 75 days ago

C++Data AnalysisExcelTaxProcess ImprovementHRISResearchCollaboration

About the role

The Impact You Will Make This role plays a critical part in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with complex payroll tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions.
By executing payroll operations and supporting tax compliance, this position helps minimize risk, improve processes, and enhance the overall employee experience.
The role directly contributes to operational excellence, compliance integrity, and continuous improvement within payroll.

Support on-cycle and off-cycle payroll runs following established processes
Maintain and audit payroll data in Workday, including uploads and system validations
Support payroll tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
Support maintenance of tax configurations and employee tax withholdings
Perform payroll and tax reconciliations (wages, deductions, tax filings)
Support quarter-end and year-end activities, including W-2 and W-2c processing
This role will support Risepoint's mission by ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing for employees, enabling them to focus on their work and growth.
Through attention to detail, strong execution, and collaboration, candidate will help create a reliable payroll experience that supports employees across the organization and reinforces trust in our processes.
Tax Compliance Support
Issue Resolution & Employee Support

We primarily work with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service.
Monitor tax regulations and flag risks or required updates

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