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Kelly Services is searching for a Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist for a 4-month critical project with Water Technologies & Solutions.
This temporary remote assignment offers competitive pay and the opportunity to make an impact by driving payroll tax compliance for this industry leader.
Available Shift & Pay Rate
Monday to Friday, full-time (40 hours/week)
$20-$25/Hr (based on EXP)
Location: Remote (based in Pennsylvania; reliable high-speed internet required)
Why you should apply as a Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist
Be part of a high-visibility project that ensures multi-state compliance
Utilize your advanced Excel skills to manage mission-critical data
Strengthen your background in payroll administration and tax registration
Work independently while collaborating with accounting, HR, and government agencies
Opportunity to work remotely with a supportive team
Typical Day
Leading efforts to register the company with all required state and local tax authorities
Proactively contacting state and local payroll tax offices to determine requirements and resolve issues
Executing and following up on payroll tax registration processes, including application and documentation tracking
Creating and maintaining clear records of registration numbers, agency correspondence, and filing frequencies
Managing large datasets in Excel—using pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to identify gaps and prioritize urgent jurisdictions
Independently driving resolutions by “picking up the phone” and troubleshooting directly with government representatives
Maintaining a high level of organization with hundreds of open cases
Ensuring compliance with agency regulations, internal processes, and confidentiality protocols
Qualifications
2–3 years of payroll administration or payroll tax experience required
Multi-state payroll registration experience strongly preferred
Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, large dataset management)
Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with government agencies
Experience with HR/payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, or Workday is a plus
Ability to work independently, demonstrate accountability, and manage multiple tasks or open cases at once
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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Kelly Services is searching for a Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist for a 4-month critical project with Water Technologies & Solutions.
This temporary remote assignment offers competitive pay and the opportunity to make an impact by driving payroll tax compliance for this industry leader.
Available Shift & Pay Rate
Monday to Friday, full-time (40 hours/week)
$20-$25/Hr (based on EXP)
Location: Remote (based in Pennsylvania; reliable high-speed internet required)
Why you should apply as a Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist
Be part of a high-visibility project that ensures multi-state compliance
Utilize your advanced Excel skills to manage mission-critical data
Strengthen your background in payroll administration and tax registration
Work independently while collaborating with accounting, HR, and government agencies
Opportunity to work remotely with a supportive team
Typical Day
Leading efforts to register the company with all required state and local tax authorities
Proactively contacting state and local payroll tax offices to determine requirements and resolve issues
Executing and following up on payroll tax registration processes, including application and documentation tracking
Creating and maintaining clear records of registration numbers, agency correspondence, and filing frequencies
Managing large datasets in Excel—using pivot tables and VLOOKUPs to identify gaps and prioritize urgent jurisdictions
Independently driving resolutions by “picking up the phone” and troubleshooting directly with government representatives
Maintaining a high level of organization with hundreds of open cases
Ensuring compliance with agency regulations, internal processes, and confidentiality protocols
Qualifications
2–3 years of payroll administration or payroll tax experience required
Multi-state payroll registration experience strongly preferred
Advanced Excel proficiency (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, large dataset management)
Strong verbal and written communication skills for working with government agencies
Experience with HR/payroll systems such as ADP, UKG, or Workday is a plus
Ability to work independently, demonstrate accountability, and manage multiple tasks or open cases at once
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
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