Payroll Tax Analyst

Confidential; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst to manage end-to-end payroll processing in a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment. The role requires deep knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and wage and hour laws, with a proven track record of handling high-volume cycles accurately.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with automated payroll systems (UKG or similar) and capable of producing payroll reports and data feeds, troubleshooting discrepancies

Qualifications

• Experience with end-to-end payroll processing in multi-jurisdiction environments.
• Deep knowledge of payroll compliance and wage-and-hour laws.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume, deadline-driven payroll cycles.
• Proficient with automated payroll systems (UKG or similar).
• Ability to produce payroll reports and data feeds.
• Troubleshoot payroll discrepancies independently.
• Experience with payroll audits, year-end processes (including W-2s), and testing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations and wage laws.
• Prepare and review payroll reports and data feeds.
• Lead year-end activities including W-2s and audits.
• Identify and resolve payroll discrepancies.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll compliance

Tax regulations

Wage & hour laws

High-volume payroll

Data reporting

Troubleshooting payroll

Confidential data handling

Tools

UKG

Job description

Looking for an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst with strong hands-on expertise in:

• End-to-end payroll processing within a complex, multi-jurisdictional environment.
• Deep knowledge of payroll compliance, tax regulations, and wage and hour laws
• Proven experience managing high-volume, deadline-driven payroll cycles with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficient in automated payroll systems (preferably UKG or similar enterprise platforms)
• Comfortable producing payroll reports and data feeds
• Troubleshooting payroll discrepancies independently
• Payroll audits, year-end processes (including W-2s), and system testing or enhancements.
• Confidential data handling and data integrity are core competencies.