Payroll Tax Analyst

Regal Rexnord

Payroll Tax Analyst responsible for payroll tax compliance, filings, and reconciliations at Regal Rexnord. Collaborating with Payroll, HR, and Finance for adherence to regulations.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Illinois, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $69,100 - $103,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings and payments across all U.S. jurisdictions (federal, state, and local)
Partner with third-party tax vendor to monitor filing status, funding, and issue resolution; prepare filings for jurisdictions not supported by the vendor
Perform and review payroll tax reconciliations (Forms 941, W-2, state and local returns) and resolve variances with payroll and general ledger
Maintain and execute payroll tax controls to support SOX compliance and audit readiness
Manage payroll tax notices, agency correspondence, and audits through resolution, including penalty mitigation when applicable
Ensure accurate tax setup and compliance for new hires, transfers, and multi-state work arrangements within the payroll system (Dayforce)
Support tax account registrations and compliance setup for new entities, business expansions, mergers, and acquisitions
Lead year-end payroll tax activities, including W-2 balancing, validation, and distribution support
Identify and implement process improvements, and contribute to SOPs and documentation to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive payroll tax experience in a complex, multi-state U.S. environment, supporting high-volume, multi-company organizations (5,000+ employees)
Experience managing federal, state, and local tax registrations and account maintenance, including new entity setup and jurisdictional expansions
Strong knowledge of U.S. payroll tax regulations and filings (e.g., Forms 941, W-2)
Experience working with payroll tax vendors and payroll systems (Dayforce preferred), including tax setup, configuration, and issue resolution
Understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance, with experience supporting audits and maintaining payroll tax documentation
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, including payroll tax reconciliations and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Ability to act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance to stakeholders and driving process improvements
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to handle sensitive and confidential employee information with discretion.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Coverage
Spending accounts (HSA, Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA)
Paid Time Off and Holidays
401k Retirement Plan with Matching Employer Contributions
Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Paid Leaves
Tuition Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll tax filingspayroll tax reconciliationsForms 941W-2SOX compliancetax setuptax configurationanalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsprocess improvements

Soft Skills

attention to detailorganizational skillsdiscretionguidance to stakeholdersleadershipcommunication abilities