# 2,623 Payroll Jobs (September 2026) - Apply with AI > Browse verified payroll jobs. Explore 2,623 active payroll roles updated daily. Apply in one click with the LiftmyCV AI Agent. Canonical HTML: https://www.liftmycv.com/jobs/payroll-jobs/ Markdown: https://www.liftmycv.com/jobs/payroll-jobs.md Site: https://www.liftmycv.com/ 2,623 Payroll Jobs (September 2026) - Apply with AI Payroll jobs in September 2026 can include payroll specialist, payroll coordinator, payroll analyst, payroll manager, and payroll tax roles across workplace settings. Candidates can expect postings to focus on accurate pay runs, timekeeping data, benefits deductions, payroll compliance, and HRIS or payroll platform experience. Create an account to explore the full job feed and auto-apply with LiftmyCV AI Agent. ## Expert Marina Galkina, Senior HR Manager, Lead Tech Recruiter, and Career Consultant https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-galkina-148b93224/ "Payroll hiring in 2026 tends to reward precision more than polish. Employers are usually looking for people who can handle pay cycles, tax details, reconciliations, garnishments, benefits deductions, and system cleanup without creating noise for finance or HR. For payroll specialist, payroll coordinator, and payroll manager roles, the resume has to show accuracy, confidentiality, and comfort with payroll platforms, not just general HR administration." Marina's Market Take Senior HR Leader & Lead Tech Recruiter ### How to Land a Payroll Role in 2026 Payroll jobs in 2026 reward candidates who can show accuracy, confidentiality, and calm ownership of recurring pay cycles. Position yourself around the payroll lane you actually fit: payroll specialist, payroll administrator, payroll coordinator, payroll analyst, payroll manager, or payroll tax-focused roles. A general accounting profile can work, but only if your application clearly connects your experience to timekeeping, deductions, garnishments, benefits deductions, wage and hour rules, tax filings, and year-end payroll tasks. For specialist and coordinator roles, emphasize hands-on processing work: reviewing timesheets, entering payroll changes, resolving paycheck issues, handling new hire setup, supporting terminations, and working with HRIS or payroll platforms. If you have experience with ADP, Workday, UKG, Paychex, Ceridian, QuickBooks Payroll, or similar systems, name the tools directly and connect them to the payroll tasks you performed. For payroll analyst and manager roles, lean into controls, reporting, audits, reconciliations, process fixes, and cross-functional work with HR, finance, benefits, and compliance teams. Employers reading for payroll leadership want to see that you can manage deadlines, reduce errors, document procedures, and support quarter-end or year-end requirements without creating confusion for employees. - **Choose a clear payroll lane:** processing, tax, systems, reporting, compliance, or team management. - **Show cycle ownership:** weekly, biweekly, semi-monthly, multi-state, union, hourly, salaried, or contractor payroll if applicable. - **Use payroll vocabulary:** W-2s, 1099s, garnishments, PTO accruals, deductions, direct deposit, payroll audits, and tax notices. - **Prioritize fit carefully:** remote, hybrid, on-site, high-volume payroll, multi-entity payroll, and industry-specific payroll can require very different experience. LiftmyCV helps you find payroll jobs that match your skills, experience, and preferred work style, then auto-apply to relevant roles faster. For **payroll jobs**, your resume should show accuracy, compliance awareness, and hands-on ownership of payroll cycles. Lead with experience processing weekly, biweekly, semimonthly, or multi-state payroll, especially if you’ve handled wage garnishments, tax filings, benefits deductions, off-cycle checks, year-end W-2s, or payroll reconciliations. Name the systems you’ve used, such as ADP Workforce Now, Workday Payroll, UKG Pro, Paychex, Ceridian Dayforce, QuickBooks Payroll, Excel, or NetSuite. Certifications like CPP, FPC, or SHRM-CP can help, but only include them if current or clearly in progress for 2026. Cut vague office-administration language unless it connects directly to payroll, timekeeping, HRIS data, accounting, or employee issue resolution. A payroll resume should not bury payroll under general HR support. Put payroll volume, pay groups, state coverage, audit work, and deadline ownership where a recruiter can see them quickly. Weak bullet: “Helped with payroll and answered employee questions.” Stronger bullet: “Processed biweekly payroll for 450 employees across 6 states using ADP Workforce Now, resolved timecard exceptions, reconciled deductions, and supported quarterly payroll tax reporting.” If your background includes accounting or HR operations, frame it through payroll outcomes: cleaner GL entries, fewer correction runs, accurate employee records, or smoother benefits deductions. LiftmyCV helps you create an ATS-friendly payroll resume tailored to each job, so your skills and experience better match what employers are looking for. ### Interview preparation for payroll jobs Payroll interviews usually test accuracy, confidentiality, deadline discipline, and comfort with payroll systems. Prepare examples that show how you handled pay cycle close, corrected a payroll discrepancy, reviewed timekeeping data, or worked through a tax, benefits, or garnishment issue without exposing employee details. Expect practical questions, not just background discussion. A common format is a scenario such as: *“An employee says their overtime was missing from the last paycheck. Walk us through what you would check first.”* Build your answer around time records, pay rules, approvals, system entries, audit trails, and employee communication. For payroll specialist, payroll analyst, and payroll manager roles, bring specific examples tied to reconciliations, multi-state payroll, year-end forms, compliance updates in 2026, vendor coordination, or process cleanup. If the role mentions reporting, prepare to explain a payroll metric or variance report you’ve built. If it involves leadership, be ready to discuss controls, escalation paths, and how you reduce repeat payroll errors. ## Payroll Jobs Salary Data (September 2026) Review salary data for payroll roles across 2,623+ active postings, including payroll specialist, payroll coordinator, and payroll manager positions where available. Use this section to compare pay signals alongside role level, payroll systems, and job requirements. | Level | P25 | P50 | P75 | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Average | 58650 | 80000 | 117500 | | Entry | 49625 | 56700 | 70400.25 | | Mid | 62400 | 72540 | 92526 | | Senior | 95984.88 | 122270 | 160637.5 | Skills: ["payroll processing","payroll administration","payroll compliance","payroll taxes","timekeeping","benefits deductions","wage calculations","payroll reporting","employee records","data entry","account reconciliation","payroll audits","HRIS","accounts payable","labor laws","confidentiality"] ## Example jobs - **Global Payroll Specialist — Modulr — Mumbai**: **Global Payroll Specialist** **Location: Mumbai** - Are you curious, excited by experimentation and always looking to innovate? - Do you want to work in embedded payments where you can keep learning and developing whilst getting hands-on experience? - Do you want to have the opportunity to play an important role in a rapidly growing and exciting Fintech business? If so, we would love to connect and collaborate! **Who We Are** Modulr is the payments automation platform that streamlines money movement with accuracy, control and reliability — built to scale. We process more than 200m transactions and over £180bn in payment value on an annualised basis, and we’re trusted by over 6,000 businesses from fast-growing SMEs to global enterprises. We automate how money moves into and out of a business — payroll, supplier payments, spend management and payment collection — through a single platform, connected to the accounting and payroll systems finance teams already use and underpinned by principal memberships of Visa and Mastercard and direct access to central bank infrastructure. As a regulated payments provider with over a decade of experience, we’re the platform finance teams trust to run mission-critical operations. Modulr is backed by PayPal, FIS, General Atlantic, Blenheim Chalcot, Frog Capital and Highland Europe, with over 400 employees across London, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Mumbai and Pune. **Purpose of the Role ** We're seeking a detail-oriented and organised Global Payroll Specialist to join Modulr's Finance Operations team in Mumbai. In this role, you'll independently own end-to-end payroll delivery across seven countries across India, UK, France, Spain, Ireland, US and Netherlands. Working within the finance team and reporting to the AP and Payroll Supervisor, you'll manage payroll processing, employee benefits, and pension administration across multiple jurisdictions using our suite of payroll systems. You'll be key to ensuring our team members across these regions are paid correctly and on time every time, while maintaining compliance with local statutory requirements in each country. **Key Responsibility ** ### Payroll Processing & Delivery - Own the end-to-end payroll calendar across all jurisdictions, ensuring every cycle is planned, run, and closed to deadline without prompting. - Confirm salaries, deductions, and tax withholdings across multiple countries with varying regulatory requirements - Prepare payroll reports and payment files for processing in local currencies and differing payment methods - Investigate and resolve discrepancies independently, escalating only material or exceptional issues. - Act as the day-to-day point of contact for regional and central finance teams on payroll matters. ### Systems & Process Improvement - Maintain and improve payroll data systems and documentation - Identify process inefficiencies and drive improvements across the global payroll function. - Develop and maintain payroll policies and procedures for new or acquired entities. ### Benefits & Pension Administration - Manage employee benefits enrollment and updates across different regional schemes - Administer pension and retirement scheme contributions (including UK pension auto-enrolment) - Process benefits deductions and verify accuracy in payroll across regions - Respond to employee benefits inquiries and requests from multiple jurisdictions ### Multi-Country Compliance & Support - Monitor and ensure compliance with tax, National Insurance, pension, and statutory deduction requirements across all jurisdictions - Prepare and submit statutory payroll returns (RTI, PAYE, social contributions, etc.) to relevant authorities - Stay current with payroll legislation changes and ensure timely implementation - Maintain accurate and confidential payroll records for multiple countries - Resolve payroll-related queries from employees and management across all regions. - Act as the primary point of contact for external payroll providers (Deel, Payfit, Vistra), managing the relationship and holding them to service standards. **Person Specification** **Essential** - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, HR, or related field (or equivalent professional experience) - 3–5 years' experience in payroll administration or processing - Experience with payroll systems such as Deel, Payfit, or similar platforms - Knowledge of multi-country or international payroll operations - Strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly with numerical data - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and standard office software - Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive employee data - Proven ability to work autonomously and manage competing deadlines across multiple time zones with minimal supervision. - Strong organisational and time management skills - Good written and verbal communication skills in English - Flexibility to work hours that cover core UK business hours (10am–4pm GMT/BST), with options including 8am–4pm, 9am–5pm, or 10am–6pm UK time **Desirable** - Recognized payroll qualification - Familiarity with global employment law and tax regulations - Experience with pension administration across different countries **ModInclusion** At Modulr, we’re committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong and can bring their whole self to work. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds as we believe it’s the right thing for our people, our business, and the community we operate in. - **Global Payroll Specialist — Melita Group — Remote - U.S.**: The Global Payroll Specialist at Melita Group will manage the payroll process for international clients, focusing on error-free execution and compliance with country-specific regulations. The role involves building the company's global payroll capabilities and supporting client expansion into new countries. Ideal candidates will possess hands-on payroll experience in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., and have strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position is perfect for someone passionate about payroll and learning about new systems and geographies. - **Global Payroll Specialist — ALPADIA Language Schools SA — Cra 19 #95-20, Bogota, Colombia**: This role is with KLG, a global leader in international education. KLG is now owned by Inspirit Capital and continues to deliver world-class educational experiences through its international network of schools and university partners. The **Junior Human Resources Generalist** will be responsible for supporting human management processes, with a focus on talent attraction and selection. The position will participate in the full recruitment cycle, as well as in activities related to onboarding, staff administration, employee relations, and supporting the organization’s leaders on human resources matters. **Main Responsabilites** - Manage the full recruitment and selection cycle for different roles. - Post job openings on employment boards and professional networks. - Conduct active searches, screen resumes, and hold pre-selection interviews. - Coordinate interviews with hiring leaders and follow up with candidates. - Manage and update information in the ATS and Human Resources systems. - Support hiring, onboarding, and induction processes for new employees. - Handle employment documentation and employee records. - Provide support to co-workers and leaders in consultations related to HR policies and processes. - Prepare recruitment and human management reports and indicators. - Support well-being, performance, and organizational development initiatives. - Participate in projects and initiatives in the Human Resources area. **Requirements** - Professional in Business Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Human Resources, or related fields. - 1 to 2 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably with an emphasis on recruitment and selection. - Knowledge of onboarding and staff management processes. - Experience with ATS and Human Resources systems (Workday, SmartRecruiters, SAP, SuccessFactors, or similar).. - Intermediate Excel skills. - Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills. - Intermediate or advanced English. - Location: Carrera 19 # 95-20, Bogotá, Colombia - Work schedule: Full-time, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (on-site) - **Global Payroll Specialist — Etsy, Inc. — Brooklyn, New York**: **Company Description** Etsy is the global marketplace for unique and creative goods. We build, power, and evolve the tools and technologies that connect millions of entrepreneurs with millions of buyers around the world. As an [Etsy Inc. employee](http://storage.googleapis.com/etsy-extfiles-prod/2025%20House%20of%20Brands%20One%20Pager.pdf), whether a team member of Etsy or Depop, you will tackle unique, meaningful, and large-scale problems alongside passionate coworkers, all the while making a rewarding impact and Keeping Commerce Human. **Salary Range:** $98,000.00 - $128,000.00 **What’s the role?** Etsy is seeking a a Global Payroll Specialist, who will own and execute end-to-end payroll operations for assigned international countries, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing across multiple regions. You'll serve as a subject matter expert for international payroll, partnering closely with People Operations, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Equity, external payroll providers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver an exceptional employee experience while driving operational excellence. This role requires a proactive, service-oriented professional who can independently manage complex payroll issues, identify process improvements, and lead initiatives that enhance payroll accuracy, scalability, and compliance. This is a full-time position reporting to the Payroll Manager. In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for an equity package, an annual performance bonus, and our [competitive benefits](https://storage.googleapis.com/etsy-extfiles-prod/Benefits%20One%20Pagers%20-%20Employer%20Brand/ETSY2023BENEFITSLANDINGPAGE.pdf) that support you and your family as part of your total rewards package at Etsy. This role requires your presence in Etsy’s Brooklyn Office once or twice per week depending on your proximity to the office. Candidates living within commutable distance of Etsy’s Brooklyn Office Hub may be the first to be considered. Learn more details about our work modes and workplace safety policies [here](https://careers.etsy.com/how-and-where-we-work). ## **What’s this team like at Etsy?** This team plays an important role in supporting Etsy’s broader finance operations. We work cross-functionally with a variety of teams across the business and contribute to projects that help drive efficiency, accuracy, and scale. Team members are collaborative, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement. ## **What does the day-to-day look like?** - Independently manage end-to-end payroll processing for assigned international countries (Belgium, Canada, Ireland, Mexico, India and UK) ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll execution. - Serve as the primary payroll partner for international employees, resolving complex payroll inquiries with a high level of customer service and urgency. - Partner with external payroll providers to validate payroll inputs, review outputs, reconcile variances, manage funding timelines, and ensure all reporting deadlines are met. - Review and reconcile payroll data between Workday and third-party payroll systems, proactively identifying discrepancies and driving timely resolution. - Collaborate with Finance and Accounting on payroll funding, journal entries, accruals, month-end close activities, and payroll account reconciliations. - Partner closely with People Operations, Total Rewards, Equity, Tax, and Legal teams to ensure payroll changes are processed accurately and remain compliant with local regulations. - Monitor compliance with country-specific payroll legislation, tax requirements, social insurance contributions, and data privacy regulations, escalating risks and recommending solutions as needed. - Lead payroll audits, data validations, and quality assurance reviews to improve payroll accuracy and reduce operational risk. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying automation opportunities, improving documentation, standardizing processes, and implementing scalable solutions. - Participate in Workday enhancements, payroll system implementations, integrations, and testing activities while serving as a payroll subject matter expert. - Build and maintain strong partnerships with payroll vendors, evaluating service performance and ensuring compliance with service level agreements. - Analyze payroll trends, metrics, and recurring issues to recommend process improvements and operational efficiencies. - Provide guidance and knowledge sharing to payroll team members while acting as a trusted resource for complex international payroll matters. - Provide backup support for U.S. payroll processing as needed. - Lead or participate in cross-functional payroll projects and other strategic initiatives. - Assist with additional responsibilities and special projects as business needs evolve. - Of course, this is just a sample of the kinds of work this role will require! You should assume that your role will encompass other tasks, too, and that your job duties and responsibilities may change from time to time at Etsy's discretion, or otherwise applicable with local law. ## **Qualities that will help you thrive in this role are:** - 4+ years of progressive payroll experience, including ownership of multi-country payrolls (North America, EMEA, India, and Ireland) - Demonstrated experience independently managing international payroll operations across multiple countries and payroll providers. - Strong working knowledge of Workday HCM and payroll integrations; experience with cloud-based payroll platforms required. - Comprehensive understanding of international payroll compliance, including tax regulations, statutory deductions, social contributions, year-end reporting, and data privacy requirements. - Experience partnering with third-party global payroll providers such as ADP, Ernest & Young, UHY (Hacker Young) or similar vendors. - Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, reconciliations, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and reporting. - Proven ability to analyze complex payroll data, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions. - Experience supporting payroll accounting activities, including reconciliations, and month-end close processes. - Demonstrated success leading process improvements, automation initiatives, system implementations, or operational projects. - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple payroll calendars, competing priorities, and tight deadlines. - Strong communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build trusted partnerships across HR, Finance, Accounting, Tax, Legal, and external vendors. - High level of integrity, discretion, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality. - Thrives as an independent individual contributor while effectively collaborating across global teams. - Professional payroll certification (CPP, FPC, CIPP, or equivalent) is a plus. **Additional Information** What's Next If you're interested in joining the team at Etsy, please share your resume with us and feel free to include a cover letter if you'd like. As we hope you've seen already, Etsy is a place that values individuality and variety. We don't want you to be like everyone else -- we want you to be like you! So tell us what you're all about. Our Promise At Etsy, we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace furthers relevance, resilience, and longevity. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. Etsy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation during any part of the application or interview process, please let your recruiter know. While Etsy supports visa sponsorship, sponsorship opportunities may be limited to certain roles and skills. - **Global Payroll Specialist — Smartstream Limited — Bristol, England, United Kingdom**: **Global Payroll Specialist** **Location: Bristol (Hybrid) - 3 days in office** **Salary: Competitive + excellent benefits** The purpose of the Global Payroll Specialist is to join our global team and provide administration to payroll on a day to day basis and to support on payroll projects. This role will provide global payroll assistance for 13 countries, support in our global annual benefits renewal process, along with monthly benefits and payroll, employee lifecycle documentation for monthly payroll and working with the finance department to process payments. This role will also support on all compliance actives in the Payroll team. Extracting and downloading benefit reports and manage the global payroll inbox, escalating queries when required. The role will offer excellent customer service standards to the global business. The role will have a mixture of pro-active and re-active tasks, ranging from logging benefits requests and data, responding to employee queries, maintaining our Payroll databases and benefits portals, data tracking and document development. - **Global Payroll Manager — Canonical — Home based - EMEA; Office Based - London, United Kingdom**: Canonical is seeking a Global Payroll Manager who excels in building scalable systems and automating processes in a high-growth environment. The ideal candidate will have deep payroll expertise and a strong systems-oriented mindset. This management role requires confidence in leadership, process improvement, and effective communication with stakeholders. The position supports international payroll operations and involves managing multiple compliance requirements. The candidate will also foster team growth and contribute to operational excellence as Canonical expands globally. - **Global Payroll Manager — Demandbase — United States - Remote**: Demandbase is seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to oversee payroll operations across the US, India, and the UK. This role requires a strong understanding of global payroll compliance and systems integration. The ideal candidate will manage an offshore team and ensure accurate payroll delivery, while continuously improving payroll processes. Demandbase is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values unique experiences and perspectives. Applicants should possess expertise in payroll accounting, compliance, and stakeholder collaboration. - **Payroll Operations & Payroll Tax Specialist — iHeartMedia Management Services, Inc. — San Antonio, TX (Stone Oak)**: iHeartMedia is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Operations & Payroll Tax Specialist to support payroll processing and tax compliance. The ideal candidate is adaptable and collaborative, thriving in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy. Responsibilities include managing payroll operations and tax compliance across various jurisdictions, ensuring effective processing and support. The role provides opportunities for professional growth and teamwork within a diverse workplace committed to inclusivity. If you are passionate about payroll and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply. - **Payroll & Tax Analyst — Stout Risius Ross, LLC — Detroit, MI**: **At Stout, we’re dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do – we call it Relentless Excellence**®**. Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.** The Payroll & Tax Analyst supports Stout's multi-state payroll and related tax compliance activities, including payroll processing, reconciliations, reporting and corporate tax support. The role serves as a resource to employees, works with Finance, Operations, Human Resources, Benefits, Legal, external vendors and tax advisors, and reports to the Tax Manager. The successful candidate will assume greater ownership across Payroll and Tax over time. **Impact You'll Make:** - Perform payroll, payroll tax and 401(k) reconciliations; research discrepancies; and support month-end payroll accruals, reporting and close activities. - Support federal, state and local payroll tax compliance, including registrations, account maintenance, quarterly reporting, jurisdiction onboarding and closures, and year-end W-2 balancing and processing. - Manage physical and electronic tax correspondence by receiving, logging, routing and tracking items; take increasing ownership of research and escalate matters requiring technical review or response. - Respond to employee payroll inquiries and coordinate with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues accurately and timely. - Maintain payroll and tax procedures, checklists, controls and supporting records, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and reduce compliance risk. **What You'll Do:** **Payroll Processing and Administration** - Serve as a backup Workday payroll processor for a semi-monthly payroll of more than 1,200 salaried and hourly employees across approximately 35 states, including regular, on-demand and off-cycle payrolls. - Review payroll inputs and employee changes, including hires, terminations, compensation changes, paid time off, leaves, final paychecks, signing bonus repayments, and annual merit and promotion increases. - Review hourly employee and subcontractor time entries, assist with subcontractor payment calculations, and administer 401(k), insurance, garnishments and other payroll deductions. **Reconciliation, Reporting, and Financial Support** - Perform payroll, payroll tax and 401(k) reconciliations; research discrepancies; and support month-end payroll accruals, reporting and close activities. - Build and maintain recurring and ad hoc Workday reporting for Payroll, Tax, Finance, Human Resources, month-end close, external advisors and other business needs. - Assist with payroll tax and 401(k) audits, examinations and annual nondiscrimination testing by compiling documentation and researching discrepancies. **Payroll Tax and Compliance** - Support federal, state and local payroll tax compliance, including registrations, account maintenance, quarterly reporting, jurisdiction onboarding and closures, and year-end W-2 balancing and processing. - Research payroll tax requirements and agency notices, work with taxing jurisdictions and vendors to resolve issues, and monitor compliance with applicable payroll and tax requirements. **Corporate Tax Support** - Manage physical and electronic tax correspondence by receiving, logging, routing and tracking items; take increasing ownership of research and escalate matters requiring technical review or response. - Prepare the monthly use tax accrual and calculation, complete related reconciliations, assist with internally prepared tax returns, and prepare annual business license filings and renewals. - Support external tax preparers and advisors by compiling reports and documentation, responding to requests, assisting with return review and supporting tax research. **Employee and Cross-Functional Support** - Respond to employee payroll inquiries and coordinate with payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues accurately and timely. **Controls, Documentation, and Process Improvement** - Maintain payroll and tax procedures, checklists, controls and supporting records, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, strengthen controls and reduce compliance risk. **Additional Responsibilities** - Support system enhancements, acquisitions, training, special projects, ad hoc reporting and overflow work, reprioritizing as needed to meet team deadlines. **What You Bring:** - Strong analytical, accounting and numerical skills, with the ability to research discrepancies and work with detailed financial and employee data. - Knowledge of, or ability to learn, payroll, payroll tax, state and local tax, and related compliance requirements. - Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel; experience with large data sets, reconciliations and commonly used formulas and functions is preferred. - Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with employees, internal stakeholders, vendors and external advisors. - Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy and thoroughness. - Ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines in a time-sensitive environment. - Ability to handle confidential employee, payroll, tax and financial information with discretion and recognize matters requiring escalation. - Ability to work independently and collaboratively and assume greater ownership as knowledge and experience develop. **Education and/or Training:** - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related field required. - Prior professional or internship experience in payroll, tax, accounting, finance or a related function is preferred; payroll and/or tax experience in an accounting-type role is beneficial. - Previous Workday experience, particularly Workday Payroll and reporting, is preferred; multi-state payroll, payroll tax, state and local tax, reconciliation or general accounting experience is beneficial. **How You'll Thrive:** - Cultivate a positive, team-oriented approach that supports collaboration across Payroll, Tax and the broader organization. - Demonstrate accountability and reliability by consistently completing work accurately and meeting payroll, tax and reporting deadlines. - Exhibit an entrepreneurial mindset and a commitment to excellence, what we call Relentless Excellence®, in all aspects of your work. - Build effective working relationships with employees, internal stakeholders, vendors and external advisors. - Communicate clearly and respond promptly when resolving payroll questions, discrepancies and compliance matters. - Bring intellectual curiosity and strong attention to detail when researching issues and working with financial and employee data. - Manage changing priorities effectively while maintaining accuracy in a deadline-driven environment. - Continue developing payroll and tax knowledge and assume greater ownership as your experience grows. **Why Stout?** At Stout, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards program with competitive compensation, benefits, and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life. We foster a culture of inclusion and respect, embracing diverse perspectives and experiences to drive innovation and success. Our leadership is committed to inclusion and belonging across the organization and in the communities we serve. We invest in professional growth through ongoing training, mentorship, employee resource groups, and clear performance feedback, ensuring our employees are supported in achieving their career goals. Stout provides flexible work schedules and a discretionary time off policy to promote work-life balance and help employees lead fulfilling lives. Learn more about our benefits and commitment to your success. [https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits](https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits) *The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.* *Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity.* *All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. * **Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, inclusion, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.** - **Payroll Tax Analyst — MCK McKesson Corporation — United States, TX, The Woodlands**: McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. Responsible for ensuring compliance with all payroll tax related governmental, regulatory, and legislative requirements through quarterly balancing of payroll tax filings and tax jurisdictionsthrough researching and resolving differences with taxing agencies; collecting refunds when applicable. Ensuring accurate employee wage and tax statements (W2’s) Prepares the W2C documentation and completes W2C spreadsheet for any tax related issues including but not limited to tax incompliance, multi-state employees, address changes, transfers and payroll tax election changes. Processes wage and tax adjustments to state income tax withholding, state unemployment, federal, FICA, locals, etc. Research prior quarter and prior year entries and adjustments, working closely with the Senior Payroll Tax Analyst. Ensures compliance with all payroll tax related governmental, regulatory, and legislative requirements at the employee level through tax election set ups for new hires, transfers, job changes and regular audits in Workday. Responsible for the research and follow up on agency notices, W-2C’s and related correspondence and notifications to and from government agencies. Provides guidance on Power of Attorney forms, updating contact and mailing information with agencies, ADP, Equifax, internal and external customers to the Payroll Tax Coordinator. Typically working with moderate guidance. Handles the entries associated with the quarterly error and adjustment reports needed for quarterly processing. Entering wage and tax adjustments into Workday for W-2 Error report, Negative Wage and Tax report, Employee Visa related issues, state reciprocal issues, working closely with the Senior Payroll Tax Analyst. Responsible for Visa tax requirement compliance including but not limited to obtaining required supporting documentation, processing wage and tax adjustments and communication with the customer. Responsible for the set up and maintenance associated with state reciprocal agreements through regular audits validating home and work location tax set up,researching, and providing tax electionchanges to Tax Coordinator for entry through regularly scheduled audits. Provides accurate and timely resolution for moderately complex payroll tax related discrepancies regarding paycheck earnings and deduction taxation, W2 explanations, payroll tax related escalations, military exemptions, etc. Contributes to Mergers & Acquisitions projects through providing new account set ups, bank forms, authorization forms, guidance on Power of Attorney and other misc. forms to the Tax Coordinator for completion. Responsible for ensuring set up of final M&A information has been completed. Back up support for logging, scanning and uploading all incoming and outgoing mail, as well as the Payroll Tax Mailbox. **Minimum Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities):** - Degree or equivalent and typically requires 2+ years of payroll tax experience Preferred: - 2+ years in payroll tax compliance focused in USA in a large multistate environment - Knowledge of Workday and ADP SmartCompliance preferred - Ability to manage and prioritize various responsibilities with competing, short deadlines - Ability to work overtime as needed - Very strong analytical skills and attention to detail - Customer-orientated with strong ability for trouble shooting and issue resolution - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Proficient using Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Outlook and Word We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please [click here.](https://careers.mckesson.com/en/benefits) **Our Base Pay Range for this position** $59,900 - $99,800 McKesson has become aware of online recruiting-related scams in which individuals who are not affiliated with or authorized by McKesson are using McKesson’s (or affiliated entities, like CoverMyMeds or RxCrossroads) name in fraudulent emails, job postings or social media messages. In light of these scams, please bear the following in mind: McKesson Talent Advisors will never solicit money or credit card information in connection with a McKesson job application. McKesson Talent Advisors do not communicate with candidates via online chatrooms or using email accounts such as Gmail or Hotmail. Note that McKesson does rely on a virtual assistant (Gia) for certain recruiting-related communications with candidates. McKesson job postings are posted on our career site: [careers.mckesson.com](http://careers.mckesson.com). **McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer** McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other legally protected category. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our [Equal Employment Opportunity](https://www.mckesson.com/about-mckesson/eeo-at-mckesson/) page. McKesson is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including job seekers with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please contact us by sending an email to (United States) [Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com](mailto:Disability_Accommodation@McKesson.com) or (Canada) [Accessibility@mckesson.ca](mailto:Accessibility@mckesson.ca). Resumes or CVs submitted to this email box will not be accepted. **Join us at McKesson!** - **Payroll Tax Analyst — Visa U.S.A. Inc. — United States - Atlanta, GA**: Visa is a leader in payments technology, seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst to manage tax withholding and reporting activities. This role involves resolving tax notices, analyzing payroll data, and ensuring compliance with tax laws. Ideal candidates should have at least two years of experience, preferably in payroll tax. The position requires in-office presence, with some travel involved. Visa offers a collaborative environment where employees can make a meaningful impact. - **Payroll Tax Specialist — AE Perkins — Dallas, Texas, United States**: The Payroll Tax Specialist position focuses on maintaining accurate tax records and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for Workforce Go! clients. Candidates must have analytical skills and expertise in client service, conducting research and resolving complex payroll tax issues. This role includes in-person training at the Carrollton, TX office, followed by remote work. 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A Payroll Jobs page typically centers on roles that process employee pay, maintain payroll records, review timekeeping inputs, and support payroll reporting. Common titles may include payroll specialist, payroll administrator, payroll clerk, payroll coordinator, or payroll manager. The exact mix can vary by employer, but the shared focus is accurate pay processing and payroll documentation. ### Do payroll jobs require previous payroll experience? Some payroll jobs ask for prior experience with pay cycles, deductions, time records, or employee payroll questions. Entry-level payroll clerk or payroll assistant roles may focus more on accuracy, data entry, and basic administrative support. Payroll specialist or payroll manager roles usually expect deeper payroll process knowledge and comfort handling recurring deadlines. ### What should I highlight when applying for payroll jobs? For payroll jobs, highlight experience with payroll processing, timekeeping review, employee records, deductions, reconciliations, and deadline-driven administrative work. If you’ve supported weekly, biweekly, or monthly pay runs, include that context. Accuracy matters in payroll, so examples involving audits, corrections, reporting, or careful data handling can help show fit. ### Are payroll jobs more administrative or accounting-focused? Payroll jobs often sit between administrative operations and accounting support. A payroll clerk may spend more time entering employee data, reviewing timesheets, and answering pay questions. A payroll specialist or manager may work more closely with reconciliations, payroll reports, deductions, and process controls. The balance depends on how the employer structures payroll. ### Can payroll jobs be remote? Some payroll jobs can be remote or hybrid because payroll processing, reporting, and employee record updates are often handled through digital systems. Other payroll roles may require on-site work when they involve local HR coordination, paper records, or in-person employee support. Check each listing carefully for workplace format before applying. ### What makes a resume a good match for payroll jobs in 2026? A good payroll resume in 2026 should make the payroll work easy to scan: pay cycle support, timekeeping review, employee record maintenance, deductions, reporting, and issue resolution. Use clear role titles such as payroll specialist or payroll administrator where accurate. LiftmyCV can help organize those details so the payroll experience is visible quickly. ### Apply to Payroll Jobs with Less Manual Work LiftmyCV uses AI matching to find payroll roles that fit your background, then helps tailor your resume and auto-apply to selected openings.