Payroll Tax Analyst
AllianceHCM • Shenandoah, Texas • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Aug 25, 2026
About AllianceHCM
Alliance Human Capital Management (AllianceHCM) is a high-growth Human Capital Management (HCM) technology company focused on delivering innovative, cloud-based workforce solutions to businesses across the country. Our proprietary single-database platform helps employers streamline payroll, tax, benefits, onboarding, compliance, employee engagement, and more.
At AllianceHCM, we are committed to continuous innovation, exceptional client service, and building a culture where employees can grow and thrive.
Position Overview
AllianceHCM is seeking an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll tax professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-focused environment and has strong expertise in multi-state payroll tax processing and compliance.
You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll tax filings, maintaining compliance across jurisdictions, and delivering exceptional support to both clients and internal teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll tax deposits, filings, and payments accurately and on time across multiple jurisdictions.
- Research and interpret federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
- Investigate and resolve payroll tax discrepancies while partnering with clients and tax agencies.
- Prepare and submit quarterly and annual payroll tax filings, including electronic and paper returns.
- Monitor payroll tax law and regulatory updates and communicate impacts to clients and internal stakeholders.
- Provide exceptional customer support to clients, agencies, and internal departments.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to improve payroll tax workflows, automation, and overall client experience.
- Manage multiple client accounts while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of payroll tax processing and filing experience, preferably within a payroll service provider or HCM environment.
- Strong understanding of federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.
- Experience managing multi-client payroll tax operations in a deadline-driven environment.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
- Experience working across multiple payroll or tax systems simultaneously.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs, is a plus.
- Experience with bulk tax filing systems such as EFTPS and state e-file portals is highly preferred.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
Why Join AllianceHCM?
- Join a dynamic, supportive, and growing organization.
- Work on complex multi-state payroll tax challenges with a diverse client base.
- Opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and career advancement.
- Entrepreneurial and team-oriented culture.
- Recognition and rewards programs.
- Team-building and social events.
Benefits Include:
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications
- Additional earning potential through variable compensation
- Personal and professional development opportunities
If you are passionate about payroll tax compliance, client service, and working in an innovative HCM environment, we would love to hear from you.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of $60,000–$88,000 per year (median ~$74,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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