Payroll and Tax Consultant
The Hartford is an insurance company dedicated to making a difference, and they are seeking a highly motivated Payroll & Tax Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing expertise in payroll and tax processes, acting as a liaison across various departments, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with Payroll and Tax consultants on the team to build subject matter expertise in Payroll and taxation/employment regulations
- Assist Finance, Treasury, and business areas with payroll production, including funding approval and GL/Expense feeds
- Offer Payroll/Tax consultation and expertise for internal projects and change orders
- Define and perform SOX test scenarios, audits, manage access and recertification support, and ensure compliance with security controls
- Collaborate with external vendors to ensure accuracy, compliance, and seamless operations
- Handle SSA verification, 1099s, Multi-State payroll business travel compliance, program/processes, expatriate processing, and revised filings for prior years
- Work in an agile manner to adapt to changing business needs and priorities
- Identify and implement enhancements to processes to improve automation, quality, and minimize touchpoints
- Provide training and support to internal teams on payroll and tax-related matters
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
- Operations background with strong knowledge of Workday or HR/Payroll systems
- 1-3 years of experience in payroll operations, payroll audits, or tax consulting
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external vendors
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
- Embodies a continuous improvement and innovative mindset
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
- Certification in payroll (e.g., CPP, FPC) is a plus
Benefits
- Short-term or annual bonuses
- Long-term incentives
- On-the-spot recognition
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