Description

Lead Payroll Tax and Compliance Specialist (Hybrid)

We are seeking a Lead Payroll Tax and Compliance Specialist to join our Accounting Operations team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Payroll, you will be responsible for ensuring payroll operations comply with federal, state, and local regulations while optimizing processes for accuracy and efficiency. In this role, you will oversee payroll compliance, garnishment administration, auditing, regulatory filings, and process improvements. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Legal teams, and external vendors to maintain compliance, address payroll-related inquiries, and implement best practices.

This is a hybrid position based from our global headquarters in Reston, VA.

What You Will Do

• Compliance Management: Monitor and interpret changes in payroll laws, ensuring adherence to tax and labor regulations.

• Garnishment Administration: Oversee wage garnishments, ensuring accurate calculations and timely deductions.

• Auditing & Reporting: Conduct payroll audits, identify discrepancies, and generate compliance reports.

• Regulatory Filings: Manage payroll tax filings, e.g., forms 941, W-2s, 1099s, and handle tax authority inquiries.

• Process Improvement: Streamline payroll compliance processes, implement automation, and enhance efficiency.

• Training & Support: Provide compliance training to payroll staff and internal stakeholders.

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Coordinate with payroll providers, tax agencies, and internal teams.

• Project Management: Lead payroll compliance projects, including system upgrades and regulatory implementations.

What You Will Bring With You

• 8+ years of experience of payroll processing, which must include 2 years payroll tax filing.

• Experience with ADP and Workday payroll systems.

• Experience in tax compliance and filings.

• Experience analyzing payroll data, detecting trends, and resolving compliance issues.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field).

Professional Skills

• Ability to convey complex compliance matters to various stakeholders.

• Effective time management, multitasking, and attention to detail.

• Ability to adjust to evolving regulations, technologies, and business needs.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to hiring regardless of any protected characteristic, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, color, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status, or military/veteran status. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO & AA policy (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity) .

Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations. Read more here: Requesting an Accommodation for the ICF interview process (http://careers.icf.com/us/en/accommodations) .

Read more about workplace discrimination rights , the Pay Transparency Statement (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf) , or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act. (https://www.icf.com/legal/equal-employment-opportunity)

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$88,817.00 - $150,989.00

Reston, VA (VA30)