Job opportunity
Payroll Tax Support Specialist
Opensity Solutions
About Us
Opensity Solutions is the largest tech‑enabled managed services organization serving leading law firms, financial institutions and professional services firms. At Opensity, we provide integrated operational platforms, automation and advisory services that enable clients to modernize operating models, reduce cost and accelerate growth. Our capabilities include IT and technology solutions, document processing and administrative support, marketing and communications, billing and AP/AR services, records and information governance, workflow automation, consulting and hospitality and facilities services.
About Us
Opensity Solutions is the largest tech‑enabled managed services organization serving leading law firms, financial institutions and professional services firms. At Opensity, we provide integrated operational platforms, automation and advisory services that enable clients to modernize operating models, reduce cost and accelerate growth. Our capabilities include IT and technology solutions, document processing and administrative support, marketing and communications, billing and AP/AR services, records and information governance, workflow automation, consulting and hospitality and facilities services.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide modernized technology platforms, elevated technology support, and valuable insights, empowering our clients to excel in what they do best.
Payroll Tax Support Specialist
Reports to:
Payroll Tax & Operations Manager (Tax & Operations pillar)
Position summary.
First point of contact for employee payroll questions across a single consolidated, U.S. multi-state operation of 5,000–10,000 employees on Workday. Owns the payroll mailbox and tier-1 case resolution — delivering fast, accurate, and empathetic responses, and clean escalations for anything complex.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and respond to the payroll mailbox and ticketing portal within SLA requirements
Resolve tier-1 cases: pay, deductions, taxes, direct deposit
Log, track, and categorize cases; keep the queue current
Produce pay statements, W-2 reprints, and verification (VOE) requests
Assist in registration of new states, localities and closing entities with Tax Agencies.
Draft clear, on-brand employee communications on payroll matters
Escalate complex tax / processing issues to the right owner with context
Maintain FAQs, templates, and a knowledge base for common questions. Support year-end and open-enrollment inquiry spikes
Support Processing Team during bi-weekly payroll schedule.
Qualifications
Experience: 3+ yrs payroll, HR shared services, or employee-support role; beginner to intermediate US tax compliance knowledge base.
Knowledge: U.S. payroll concepts — gross-to-net, taxes, deductions
Systems: Workday and ticketing / case tools preferred
Attributes: excellent written English, empathy, and discretion
Language: fluent English; consistent overlap with U.S. business hours
Success Measures & Compensation
Measured on
Response & resolution SLA attainment
First-contact resolution %
Employee satisfaction (CSAT)
Escalation quality / completeness
Level:
individual contributor
What We Offer
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Compensation ~ CAD $75,000 per annum
Remote-first flexibility.
Opensity is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and the work we do for our clients.
Opensity provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, family status, marital status, source of income, record of offences, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or provincial human rights legislation.
We are committed to fair and barrier free recruitment, selection, and employment practices, and to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process and employment lifecycle, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation.
Candidates who require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to advise our Talent team so appropriate support can be provided.
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Apply on source site Opensity Solutions is the largest tech‑enabled managed services organization serving leading law firms, financial institutions and professional services firms. At Opensity, we provide integrated operational platforms, automation and advisory services that enable clients to modernize operating models, reduce cost and accelerate growth. Our capabilities include IT and technology solutions, document processing and administrative support, marketing and communications, billing and AP/AR services, records and information governance, workflow automation, consulting and hospitality and facilities services.
About Us
Opensity Solutions is the largest tech‑enabled managed services organization serving leading law firms, financial institutions and professional services firms. At Opensity, we provide integrated operational platforms, automation and advisory services that enable clients to modernize operating models, reduce cost and accelerate growth. Our capabilities include IT and technology solutions, document processing and administrative support, marketing and communications, billing and AP/AR services, records and information governance, workflow automation, consulting and hospitality and facilities services.
Our Mission
Our mission is to provide modernized technology platforms, elevated technology support, and valuable insights, empowering our clients to excel in what they do best.
Payroll Tax Support Specialist
Reports to:
Payroll Tax & Operations Manager (Tax & Operations pillar)
Position summary.
First point of contact for employee payroll questions across a single consolidated, U.S. multi-state operation of 5,000–10,000 employees on Workday. Owns the payroll mailbox and tier-1 case resolution — delivering fast, accurate, and empathetic responses, and clean escalations for anything complex.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and respond to the payroll mailbox and ticketing portal within SLA requirements
Resolve tier-1 cases: pay, deductions, taxes, direct deposit
Log, track, and categorize cases; keep the queue current
Produce pay statements, W-2 reprints, and verification (VOE) requests
Assist in registration of new states, localities and closing entities with Tax Agencies.
Draft clear, on-brand employee communications on payroll matters
Escalate complex tax / processing issues to the right owner with context
Maintain FAQs, templates, and a knowledge base for common questions. Support year-end and open-enrollment inquiry spikes
Support Processing Team during bi-weekly payroll schedule.
Qualifications
Experience: 3+ yrs payroll, HR shared services, or employee-support role; beginner to intermediate US tax compliance knowledge base.
Knowledge: U.S. payroll concepts — gross-to-net, taxes, deductions
Systems: Workday and ticketing / case tools preferred
Attributes: excellent written English, empathy, and discretion
Language: fluent English; consistent overlap with U.S. business hours
Success Measures & Compensation
Measured on
Response & resolution SLA attainment
First-contact resolution %
Employee satisfaction (CSAT)
Escalation quality / completeness
Level:
individual contributor
What We Offer
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
Compensation ~ CAD $75,000 per annum
Remote-first flexibility.
Opensity is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. We believe diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and the work we do for our clients.
Opensity provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, family status, marital status, source of income, record of offences, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or provincial human rights legislation.
We are committed to fair and barrier free recruitment, selection, and employment practices, and to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process and employment lifecycle, in accordance with applicable human rights legislation.
Candidates who require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process are encouraged to advise our Talent team so appropriate support can be provided.
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