Payroll Specialist - Multi-State Compliance & SOX

PlanIT Group, LLC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Plano, TX to manage multi-state payroll, ensure SOX compliance, and handle tax withholdings and garnishments. The role includes year-end W2 reconciliation, 401K/HSA filings, and maintaining audit-ready payroll records.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, and strong Excel/Office skills, with a keen eye for accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent training is required.
• Three to five years of experience processing multi-state payroll.
• Canadian payroll experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply payroll principles to state and federal labor laws to calculate pay.
• Perform full-cycle multi-state payroll processing.
• Ensure SOX compliance in processing and file transmission.
• Monitor updates to ensure correct jurisdiction and municipalities.
• Prepare and submit 401K and HSA filings.
• Reconcile year-end W2s and issue W2Cs when required.
• Maintain payroll records for audit trails and compliance.

Skills

Payroll principles

Multi-state payroll

SOX compliance

Wage withholding processing

Tax withholding knowledge

Confidential data handling

MS Excel

MS Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent training

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

PlanIT Group, LLC is seeking a Payroll Specialist in Plano, TX to manage multi-state payroll, ensure SOX compliance, and handle tax withholdings and garnishments. The role includes year-end W2 reconciliation, 401K/HSA filings, and maintaining audit-ready payroll records.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of payroll experience, proficiency with ADP Workforce Now, and strong Excel/Office skills, with a keen eye for accuracy and confidentiality.