Payroll Compliance Specialist
Johnson Service Group
El Segundo, CA
Hybrid
We are seeking a Payroll Tax Compliance Specialist to support high-volume, multi-state payroll operations. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, and serving as a key resource for payroll-related inquiries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process payroll for a multi-state workforce (~2,700 employees) with a focus on accuracy and compliance
- Manage payroll tax filings, notices, reconciliations, and year-end reporting (W-2, 941, etc.)
- Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll tax laws, wage and hour regulations (FLSA), and compliance requirements
- Research and resolve payroll tax issues, including agency notices and discrepancies
- Partner with internal teams (HR, Accounting, IT) to ensure accurate data and system functionality
- Audit payroll data, maintain records, and support internal/external audits
- Prepare and distribute payroll reports; identify opportunities for process improvements
- 5–10+ years of payroll processing experience with multi-state tax exposure
- Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations and compliance
- Experience with payroll systems (ADP Workforce Now preferred; Workday, UKG, etc. acceptable)
- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- High level of professionalism, accuracy, and confidentiality
- HS Diploma or Equivalent
- CPP certification
- Experience with high-volume payroll environments and tax research tools
JSG offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About the Company
Johnson Service Group
At JSG, We Understand People
It is our mission to empower people, help our clients reach their goals, and hire motivated individuals.
Since our start in 1984, we’ve worked hard to establish our present position as the most effective cross-industry staffing and consulting solution available.
Headquartered in Chicago, IL with local offices throughout the United States and Canada, JSG proudly serves a diverse range of industries with the right solutions to help clients reach their company goals. Our client-centric approach enables us to create personalized solutions for businesses in need of top-tier talent. Our dedication doesn’t stop at our clients. We strive to connect candidates with opportunities that match their skills and goals. More than just a go-between, we are a dependable bridge, uniting top talent with suitable opportunities, facilitating shared opportunities and growth.