Payroll Tax Specialist

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance. 
TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR. 

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A Brief Overview 

The Payroll Tax Specialist is responsible for all timely and accurate processing of multi-state payroll tax-related activities including customer service support. 

Locations 

• Atlanta, GA

What you will do 

• Collaborates with internal colleagues to resolve customer inquiries 
• Provides administrative support with case inquiries and follow up 
• Resolves low complexity, high volume tasks related to workflow, as assigned 
• Communicates internally with colleagues via client cases and email 
• Ability to navigate within Salesforce to document customer inquiries and resolution 
• Processes various data entry related tasks within the Payroll Tax organization such as payments, reports, check requests, registrations, and filings 

Education Qualifications 

• General education, vocational training and/or on-the-job training preferred 

Experience Qualifications 

• Typically 1+ years 

Skills and Abilities 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of both state and federal employment laws 
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite 

Licenses and Certifications 

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred 
• Fundamental Payroll Certificate preferred 

Travel Requirements 

• Minimal 

Work Environment 

• Overtime may be required as projects dictate primarily during reporting months. Use of headset to communicate is required. Noise level in the environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The preferred location for this role is Atlanta, GA, and the salary range for this location is $24.81 to $37.21. All qualified external applicants will be considered for an in-office role, based in Atlanta.  All qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and consider relocation to Atlanta and may be considered for remote hire at the company’s discretion. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience.

 A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan. 

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings: https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.

TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires accommodation during the application process should contact recruiting@trinet.com to request such accommodation.