Payroll Tax Analyst

Description

Analyst, Payroll Tax

Coppell, TX

What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? It means creating moments that make everyone feel special — whether you’re supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep Guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and know that life’s too short not to work happy. At Brinker’s Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands — Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy® — and directly impacts Team Members and Guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, you’ll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun. Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. We’re proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

Job Summary

The Analyst, Payroll Tax will oversee complex day to day payroll tax compliance across the US and Canada.

What You’ll Do

• Own all aspects of payroll tax operations, including U.S. and Canada
• Perform monthly, quarterly and year end tax balancing and reconciliations
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Investigate and resolve escalations; perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures
• Conduct testing of Oracle Payroll Cloud tax updates and legislative releases.
• Troubleshoot Oracle payroll tax issues and coordinate with IT or Oracle support as needed
• Interface regularly with ADP Tax Services to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely filings
• Maintain process documentation, tax calendars, and SOPs related to payroll tax operations

What You Bring to the Team

• 4+ years of payroll experience, with a strong focus on tax compliance and payroll processing.
• In-depth understanding of payroll tax regulations, filings, and agency communications
• Experience working with ADP SmartCompliance or similar tax service providers
• Experience in Oracle Payroll Cloud, or similar payroll system
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.

Why Brinker

At Brinker, we believe life is short, so work happy! That means creating an environment where you can grow your career, feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and have fun along the way. Here’s how we make that real for our BrinkerHeads at the RSC:

• Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home.
• Benefits that support you: Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy®.
• Rewards for your impact: Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member.
• Wellbeing at work: On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.
• A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard.

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