Experienced Payroll Tax Lead - Remote Workday Expertise & Tax Compliance Specialist

Unlock a Rewarding Career with Geisinger: Join Our Team as a Payroll Tax Lead!

Geisinger is a renowned healthcare organization dedicated to making better health easier for the communities it serves. With a strong commitment to kindness, excellence, learning, innovation, and safety, Geisinger is an ideal workplace for individuals passionate about delivering exceptional care and support. As a leader in the healthcare industry, Geisinger is now seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Lead to join its team on a remote basis.

About the Role

The Payroll Tax Lead is a critical position responsible for managing the payroll tax administration process for the Geisinger system. This role requires a strong and diverse skillset in relevant areas to drive success, ensuring compliance with payroll-related tax regulations for federal, state, local, and unemployment employee and employer taxes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains up-to-date functional and technical expertise in assigned areas of financial systems, including Workday.
• Maintains current knowledge of payroll-related federal and state laws, such as wage and hour laws and tax withholding regulations.
• Serves as the primary contact for third-party tax administrator ADP, working closely with the Tax Department to establish new tax accounts prior to taxes being withheld from employees' paychecks.
• Updates ADP's Smart Compliance portal with tax account changes, reconciles periodic tax filing reports with ADP integrations, and responds to any issues and resolves variances.
• Oversees the activity of tax service providers, provides tax funding reports to Financial Reporting, and ensures timely filing of Pennsylvania local earned income taxes withheld from employee paychecks under PA Act 32.
• Monitors and verifies quarterly tax filings, saves copies of completed tax returns into a Geisinger repository, and performs research to determine taxability of non-resident alien employees.
• Builds effective partnerships with Tax, Financial Reporting, and Treasury Operations to quickly resolve issues and implement process improvements.
• Continually seeks out process improvement and automation opportunities to increase overall department efficiency, providing recommendations to the Payroll Director for approval.

Essential Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A minimum of 9 years of relevant experience in payroll tax administration, with a strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• A High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED).
• Excellent computer literacy skills, with experience in Workday and ADP systems.
• Strong organizational and independent working skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Effective communication and customer relationship management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

While not required, the following qualifications are highly desirable:

• An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, such as accounting or finance.
• Certifications or licenses related to payroll tax administration, such as a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) designation.
• Experience working in a healthcare organization or a similar industry.

Skills and Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Strong technical skills, including proficiency in Workday and ADP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex tax regulations.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• A proactive and innovative approach, with a focus on process improvement and automation.
• A strong attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.

Career Growth Opportunities and Learning Benefits

As a Payroll Tax Lead at Geisinger, you will have opportunities for career growth and professional development. Geisinger is committed to providing its employees with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed, offering training and development programs to support career advancement.

Work Environment and Company Culture

Geisinger is a dynamic and supportive organization that values its employees and is committed to creating a positive work environment. As a remote worker, you will be part of a distributed team that is connected through technology and a shared commitment to excellence.

Compensation, Perks, and Benefits

Geisinger offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including healthcare benefits for full-time and part-time positions from day one, as well as vision, dental, and domestic partner benefits. The organization also encourages an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.

Why Join Geisinger?

Geisinger is an organization that is passionate about making a difference in the lives of its patients, members, and communities. By joining the Geisinger team as a Payroll Tax Lead, you will be part of a dynamic and dedicated team that is committed to excellence and innovation.

If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply now! Geisinger is proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to join a team that is dedicated to making better health easier for all, please submit your application today. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and discussing this opportunity further.