Payroll Tax Specialist
About the Role: We are looking for a Senior-Level Payroll Tax Specialist with deep expertise in all aspects of Payroll Tax Administration & Payroll Processing - someone ready to jump in and contribute from day one! This role will serve as a subject matter expert, providing strategic guidance across all aspects of payroll taxation, including Setup, Monitoring & Reconciling complex Multi-State Taxation, Regulatory Reporting, and Payroll Tax Filing & Disbursements. This role will also serve by Processing Payroll on a rotating schedule with the Americas Payroll Team.
This position will be located at our facility in Newark, Delaware with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement, depending upon the responsibilities of the role and business needs.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with Payroll Analysts to accurately process payroll for approximately 8000+ U.S. exempt and nonexempt associates on a semi-monthly basis & process payroll data outsourced to ADP payroll processing for Canada, Mexico, and Brazil for small population
- Serve as the go-to expert for federal, state, and local payroll compliance by staying up to date in payroll tax laws (FLSA, tax filings, wage/hour laws, etc) including Multi-State Taxation
- Manage tax-related aspects of payroll processing, including tax treatment of various earnings and deductions, and year-end adjustments (e.g., W-2 and W-2c corrections)
- Serve as a payroll tax advisor to internal stakeholders, supporting audits, projects, and process improvements
- Stay up to date on regulatory changes and translate them into actionable payroll processes
- Partner with Finance and External Vendors on Payroll Audits & GL Reconciliations; research and resolve discrepancies in payroll tax reporting
- Manage (Monitor/Reconcile) regulatory periodic payroll tax filings 3rd party ADP Smart Compliance
- Partner with Total Rewards to manage self-insured FLI/PFML insurance (for some states) ensuring compliance with deadlines and regulations
- Participate in special projects and initiatives as needed including a payroll transition from Peoplesoft Payroll for NA to SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll
- Partner with EMEA and APAC payroll team to ensure compliance with international regulations
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in related field and a minimum 5 years of Payroll Tax Analyst experience OR a minimum 10 Years of Payroll Tax Analyst experience
- Experience mentoring others on Tax Related Issues
- Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis functions
- Expert knowledge of all aspects of Payroll Tax & Regulatory Reporting & Payroll Compliance
- Advanced knowledge of payroll concepts, practices, and procedures, accuracy and strong analytical skills are critical
- Knowledge of Payroll Systems (e.g., PeopleSoft Payroll for NA, ADP, UKG)
- Ability to work both independently and collaborative within the Payroll Team and throughout the organization. with all levels of employees
- Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines, remaining professional, responsive and cooperative
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and prioritizing skills are a must
Desired Qualifications:
- Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC) and/or Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred but not required
- Experience with a multi-company environment and/or setting up new FEIN companies for payroll a plus
- Experience managing outsourced payroll for Canada, Mexico, Brazil or other global regions
Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.
What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.
We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits
We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.
Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations.
Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.
Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.
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For 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.