Payroll Specialist

Fishers, IN

Posted: 01/18/2026 Employment Type: Temp Industry: Payroll Specialist Job Number: 101511

Job Description

We're a leading Midwest-based recruiting firm partnering with a client to find a talented Temp Payroll Tax Specialist. Our client is looking for an experienced individual to join their team for a long-term project.
This role is an opportunity to play a critical role in a major company-wide system migration. You'll gain invaluable hands-on experience with a complex project involving the transition from an existing Human Capital Management (HCM) platform to a new platform. This project will significantly enhance your professional portfolio and demonstrate your expertise in payroll tax administration and system implementation. The skills you develop here will be highly sought after in future roles, making this a strategic step in your career.
You'll be part of a dedicated team focused on a large-scale payroll tax cleanup and migration project. This is a very administrative and detail-oriented role, perfect for someone who thrives on organization and problem-solving. The company culture is collaborative, and you'll work closely with key stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition. This is an on-site, full-time position based on the north side of Indianapolis.
What You'll DoYour primary responsibility will be to ensure the accuracy and integrity of all payroll tax data during and after the system migration. This includes a wide range of tasks, such as:
  • State-level communication: Contacting states to update legal entity names and manage the status of payroll tax accounts.
  • Form filing and processing: Completing and filing all necessary payroll tax forms at the state level.
  • FEIN management: Working with states to close out old Federal Employer Identification Numbers (FEINs) and set up new ones in the system.
  • Data cleanup: Cleaning up and reformatting payroll tax data within the new system.
  • General payroll tax administration for employees across 48 states.

Please note that this role is 100% focused on payroll tax administration and does not involve running payroll.
We're looking for someone with solid payroll tax experience who is highly detail-oriented and self-motivated. You should be comfortable communicating with state agencies and managing administrative tasks for a large employee base.
This is a temporary position with an anticipated duration of at least one year, paying an hourly rate of $37.

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