Description We are offering a contract-to-hire employment opportunity for a Payroll Tax Analyst in the Healthcare and Social Assistance sector, based in Dallas, Texas. As a Payroll Tax Analyst, you will be involved in various payroll tax accounting activities, ensuring compliance with regulations at all levels. Your role will require you to manage tax updates, conduct audits, and resolve payroll tax issues, among other responsibilities. This is a contract-to-hire position with a mostly remote work schedule: In office every other Tuesday. Contract-to-hire Payroll Tax Analyst: Responsibilities • Efficiently manage all payroll tax accounting activities, adhering to local, state, and federal regulations. • Collaborate closely with the Finance department to balance payroll activities and ensure accurate postings to the General Ledger. • Ensure compliance deadlines are met by monitoring and reviewing periodic payroll tax filings. • Investigate and resolve any discrepancies in payroll tax returns and address employee payroll tax issues. • Handle tax updates for foreign national employees, ensuring proper withholding and reporting. • Regularly perform audits to monitor data accuracy and consistency across systems. • Research and implement necessary compliance updates within the Payroll Department. • Address payroll penalty notices and propose abatement strategies. • Collaborate with Legal to establish, maintain, or close tax jurisdictions as necessary. • Lead the annual Year-End and W-2 distribution process. • Work with third-party providers to ensure timely and accurate tax filings. • Resolve any general ledger mapping or integration issues in a timely manner. • Carry out additional duties as assigned. Requirements • Minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within the healthcare, hospitals, or social assistance industries. • Proficiency in using accounting software systems. • Experience with ADP Financial Services and ADP Workforce Now. • Knowledge of 401k - RRSP Administration. • Familiarity with diverse accounting functions. • Practical experience in auditing. • Understanding of benefit functions. • Experience in payroll management for over 500 employees. • Ability to handle payroll across multiple states. • Proficiency in payroll functions. • Knowledge of payroll software and payroll taxes. • Experience in payroll tax reporting and payroll tax deposits. • Understanding of tax implications for payroll. • Experience with PeopleSoft. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .