Senior Payroll Tax Specialist — Compliance & Filing Expert

UAE Branches; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll company in the region is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Specialist to oversee payroll tax compliance and calculations. The role requires at least 5 years of experience with US Payroll taxes, strong knowledge of federal and state regulations, and proficiency in payroll systems including Workday. This position also involves managing tax filings, collaborating with IT teams, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Exceptional communication and analytical skills are essential. The work environment is dynamic and may require flexible hours.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with US Payroll taxes.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations.
• Experience with payroll information systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll tax calculations and ensure compliance.
• Validate and manage payroll tax returns.
• Collaborate on system upgrades impacting payroll tax.

Skills

Payroll tax calculations

US Federal tax regulations

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Workday HCM/Payroll

ADP Celergo

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

A leading payroll company in the region is seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Specialist to oversee payroll tax compliance and calculations. The role requires at least 5 years of experience with US Payroll taxes, strong knowledge of federal and state regulations, and proficiency in payroll systems including Workday. This position also involves managing tax filings, collaborating with IT teams, and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Exceptional communication and analytical skills are essential. The work environment is dynamic and may require flexible hours.