Payroll Tax Analyst

Payroll Tax Analyst role at Amwins in South Park Charlotte, NC. The Payroll Tax Analyst is responsible for managing and supporting the end-to-end payroll tax compliance process for multi-state payroll operations. This role ensures compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, oversees the preparation and reconciliation of tax filings, leads payroll tax audits, and provides day-to-day guidance to the payroll tax team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in payroll tax, and a high level of analytical and problem-solving skills.

Amwins Group, Inc. is conducting a candidate search looking for a Payroll Tax Analyst for our offices located in South Park Charlotte, NC. Amwins is the largest wholesale brokerage and group insurance administrator in the US with annual premiums placed over $40B. We are privately held with the employees owning the majority stake. We have over 63 operating companies across 5 divisions, over 175 locations around the world, and 7.5k employees. Amwins has expertise across a diversified mix of property, casualty, and group benefits products, and offers value-added services to support these products, including product development, underwriting, premium and claims administration, and actuarial services. Website:

• Oversee and perform all aspects of payroll tax compliance, including the review and reconciliation of federal, state, and local tax filings (e.g., 941s, W-2s)
• Establish and maintain tax agency accounts and SUI rates across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage employee tax setups and changes due to state moves or office address updates
• Reconcile payroll tax reports after each payroll run to ensure accurate filings by tax service providers
• Ensure timely submission of weekly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax filings
• Lead responses to federal, state, and local payroll tax inquiries, audits, and correspondence
• Develop and implement internal controls, processes, and policies related to payroll taxes
• Prepare payroll records related to terminations and coordinate closely with payroll processing teams
• Provide leadership and technical support to the payroll tax team on daily tasks and project initiatives
• Monitor updates from tax authorities and ensure systems and processes are updated accordingly
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams to ensure alignment and accuracy

• Not less than 4 years of work experience in multi-state payroll and tax compliance
• Experience with ADP Smart Compliance is a plus
• Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated organizational abilities
• Proficiency with Excel, including pivot tables and v-lookups
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading a team

• Employee Engagement: Recognize and reward hard work to build motivation and trust
• Collaboration: Engage with stakeholders including Payroll Operations, Payroll Tax, Process Improvement, HR, HRIS, and ADP
• Trust: Foster transparency through clear communication of payroll policies, deductions, and benefits
• Security: Ensure job stability and protection against sudden external changes
• Accountability & Responsibility: Own your responsibilities, deadlines, and results
• Professionalism: Communicate respectfully, clearly, and constructively at all times
• Emotional Intelligence: Respond thoughtfully, show empathy, and welcome feedback
• Active Listening: Be present and ask clarifying questions to ensure understanding
• Initiative: Proactively identify opportunities for improvement

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Insurance