Payroll Tax Analyst

Payroll Tax Analyst
Location: The Woodlands, TX (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $27–$30/hour DOE
Employment Type: Temporary-to-Hire

CornerStone Professional Placement is seeking Payroll Tax Analysts for an opportunity with a growing HCM organization in The Woodlands area. This role supports payroll tax operations in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and is ideal for candidates with hands-on payroll tax processing experience in multi-state environments.
Responsibilities:

• Process payroll tax deposits, filings, and payments across multiple jurisdictions
• Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies by working with clients and tax agencies
• Prepare quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, including electronic and paper returns
• Support compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Respond to client and internal payroll tax inquiries in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain accurate payroll tax records and documentation across systems
• Assist with tax account setup, updates, and reconciliation activities
• Collaborate with internal teams to support payroll tax processing and workflow improvements

Requirements:

• 3+ years of payroll tax processing or payroll tax analyst experience
• Experience supporting multi-state payroll tax operations
• Knowledge of payroll tax filings, deposits, and compliance processes
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Experience working in payroll, HCM, or payroll service provider environments preferred
• Familiarity with payroll/tax systems such as ADP, UKG, Workday, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and VLOOKUPs a plus)
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Schedule & Work Environment:

• Monday–Friday, standard business hours
• Fully onsite during training period
• Hybrid schedule available after approximately 3 months

Benefits Upon Hire:

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Growth-oriented company culture and advancement potential

If you are interested in a hands-on payroll tax opportunity with long-term potential, we encourage you to apply today.