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Payroll Tax Specialist

$78k - $97k

GE Aerospace

Job Description Summary

The Payroll Tax Specialist is accountable for payroll tax reporting, remittance, and compliance activities across multiple jurisdictions, supporting high-volume and complex payroll operations in the United States and Canada; and is integral to ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory requirements. The role partners cross-functionally with Payroll, Finance, Human Resources, and external vendors (Strada, ADP, etc.) and agencies to navigate regulatory requirements and audits, reduce compliance risk, and support efficient payroll operations.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Manage accurate and timely payroll tax filing, reporting, and remittance across multiple jurisdictions.

  • Manage Strada and ADP vendor performance, enforcing accountability and providing leadership on high-priority payroll tax research and issue resolution.Help ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and provincial payroll tax requirements in a complex, high-volume environment.

  • Research and resolve payroll tax notices, discrepancies, amendments, and agency inquiries with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

  • Review and maintain payroll tax setup in systems such as Workday and ADP Smart Compliance to support accurate withholding and reporting and system configuration.

  • Support quarterly and year-end payroll tax activities, including reconciliations and required tax filings.

  • Monitor payroll tax law and regulatory changes and help implement updates to processes and systems as needed.

  • Partner closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, vendors, and tax agencies to resolve issues and support smooth payroll tax operations.Assist with audits by preparing reconciliations, documentation, and payroll tax analysis.

  • Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance employee experience.

  • Provide responsive support for employee and stakeholder payroll tax questions while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications/Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university (or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 4 years Payroll experience)

Desired Characteristics:

  • Specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise with payroll systems; Workday payroll experience strongly preferred

  • 5 years experience working with external payroll vendors

The base pay range for this position is $78,000-$97,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary/ commission based on the plan. This posting is expected to close on August 6th, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer ( . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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