Senior Payroll Tax Specialist - Contract (Hybrid - Flexible Options)

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you're passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Broadridge is growing! We are seeking a Senior Payroll Tax Specialist who can bring extensive payroll tax expertise to our dynamic Payroll team. This is a hybrid position in the Newark NJ or New York area, with an average of 1-2 days per week in the office. In this role, you will be the subject matter expert on complex payroll tax issues, and thrive in a fast-paced and detail-oriented environment. This role requires thorough payroll tax knowledge for US payroll, including all states, and exceptional problem-solving abilities. You will possess a strong commitment to meeting critical deadlines, and to providing outstanding service to internal teams and external clients.

Do you have at least 5 years of experience in US Payroll Tax? Are you looking to join a leader in the FinTech industry? If so, we'd love to hear from you!

This is a contract position expected to last approximately 6 months, with the potential to go permanent. This is a hybrid position in the Newark NJ or New York area, with an average of 1-2 days per week in the office, and the remaining days remote work from home.

Responsibilities:

• Manage audits and inquiries from federal, state, and local tax authorities

• Act as a liaison with government agencies regarding payroll tax matters

• Register for new state and local tax jurisdictions and close out inactive jurisdictions when required

• Reconcile payroll tax accounts and promptly resolve discrepancies and inquiries

• Review, analyze, and respond to agency tax notices in a timely and accurate manner

• Conduct internal payroll tax audits, including validation of account numbers, SUI rates, and exposure by jurisdiction

• Support special projects, including state and local audits, system initiatives, and compliance reviews

• Monitor changes in payroll tax regulations across jurisdictions to ensure ongoing compliance

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in payroll tax and compliance, preferably within financial services or a similarly regulated industry

• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, multi-state payroll, and jurisdictional compliance

• Proven experience with tax account reconciliations and issue resolution

• Demonstrated ability to manage outside state and local audits

• Proficiency with ADP SmartCompliance payroll/compliance tools preferred

• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and reconciliations)

• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills; ability to interact effectively with internal teams, external vendors, and government agencies

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict deadlines, and work independently with minimal supervision

• Client-facing experience preferred

The pay rate for this position is $43.00 - $53.00 per hour. Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

For this role, all Colorado employees receive paid sick leave in compliance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and other legally required benefits, as applicable. Apply by clicking the application link and submitting your information. The deadline to apply for this role is 4/1/26.

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