Sr Tax Payroll Analyst

Wonder Group, INC; United States; Hybrid; USD 44,083 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

401(k)

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Job summary

Wonder Group, INC is seeking a Sr Associate, Payroll to own end-to-end payroll processing and tax filings. You will collaborate with HRBPs and field managers to optimize payroll processes and ensure compliance across federal, state, and local levels.

The role requires 3–5 years of payroll experience, strong regulatory knowledge, and proficiency with Workday and ADP. Hybrid work is offered with three in-office days in New York or Illinois, and compensation includes equity and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of payroll processing and quarterly/period tax filing review experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Workday Payroll, HCM, Absence, and Time Tracking (a plus).
• Experience with ADP Smart Compliance (a plus).
• Strong problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review quarterly/periodic tax filings by our third‑party vendor, ADP.
• Track federal, state, and local tax legislation to ensure systems like Workday or ADP are updated.
• Perform federal, state, and local payroll tax reconciliations and review annual payroll tax filings, including Form 941.
• Process W‑2 amendments and corrections in both Workday and ADP, researching and resolving payroll tax discrepancies as needed.
• Manage state withholding and unemployment tax accounts, inclusive of opening and closing accounts, ensuring accurate setup and ongoing compliance across systems.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Create and maintain payroll SOPs.

Skills

Payroll processing

Tax filings

Workday Payroll

ADP Smart Compliance

Problem solving

Tools

Workday

HCM

Absence

Time Tracking

ADP Smart Compliance

Job description

About Wonder: Wonder is the mealtime platform built to feed every craving in one order. With Wonder, you can mix and match hundreds of dishes from 20+ exclusive restaurants in a single order, so everyone gets exactly what they’re craving. Enjoy everything from tacos to Thai with $0 delivery fees, plus dine-in or pick up at a Wonder location near you. Each dish is made to order on site by our culinary team and served hot. Behind the scenes, Wonder owns and operates every step of the dining experience, from recipe development to the technology that powers our experience, allowing us to deliver quality, variety, and consistency at scale.

Opportunity: The Finance Operations team at Wonder is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr Associate, Payroll (tax payroll experience required). This role will be responsible for end‑to‑end payroll processing, inclusive of review of timesheets and manager training. Additionally, this role will collaborate closely with our HRBPs and field managers to iterate and improve payroll processes. The ideal candidate will have prior payroll processing and labor tax experience, thrive in a collaborative environment, and excel at problem solving.

The Impact You Will Make

• Oversee and review quarterly/periodic tax filings by our third‑party vendor, ADP.
• Track federal, state, and local tax legislation to ensure systems like Workday or ADP are updated.
• Perform federal, state, and local payroll tax reconciliations and review annual payroll tax filings, including Form 941.
• Process W‑2 amendments and corrections in both Workday and ADP, researching and resolving payroll tax discrepancies as needed.
• Manage state withholding and unemployment tax accounts, inclusive of opening and closing accounts, ensuring accurate setup and ongoing compliance across systems.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns related to payroll, providing exceptional customer service and support.
• Create and maintain payroll SOPs.

What You Bring to the Table

• 3–5 years of payroll processing and quarterly/period tax filing review experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Workday Payroll, HCM, Absence, and Time Tracking (a plus).
• Experience with ADP Smart Compliance (a plus).
• Strong problem‑solving skills, with high attention to detail and data integrity.

Hybrid model: The role requires 3 days a week in the office in New York or Illinois. Team members may choose to come in up to 5 days a week if it works for them.

Salary: New York: $36.05 – $43.25 per hour. Illinois: $32.25 – $38.95 per hour. Wonder uses geographic‑specific salary structures, which may vary depending on location. The final salary offer will take into account various factors, such as the candidate’s skills, education, training, credentials, and experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package including equity and 401(k).
• Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Other benefits and perks that are not listed.

As a matter of company policy, Wonder does not sponsor applicants for employment visa status for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Wonder builds the best teams by hiring with an objective lens — evaluating people for their potential while championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class. Wonder participates in the federal government’s E‑Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If you need an accommodation during the interview process, please let your recruiter know.