Payroll Tax Analyst

Hibu • Columbus, OH

9h • Hybrid

About The Position

Hibu is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst to take the lead on analyzing, auditing, and reconciling complex payroll activity. This role will oversee third‑party tax filings, ensure accurate funding reconciliations, and apply advanced payroll and tax compliance expertise to support policy administration and resolve issues. The ideal candidate brings deep system knowledge and a proactive approach to maintaining accuracy and compliance across all payroll processes.

Requirements

• Proven ability to interpret and apply complex payroll tax principles and wages and hour laws
• Self-directed, organized and able to meet strict deadlines
• Excellent customer service, written and verbal communication skills
• Advance PC knowledge (Windows, Email, Excel, Word, PowerPoint file management, imports, uploads, interfaces)
• Math and detail accuracy
• Strong communication skills Required
• Strong analytical and technical knowledge Required
• Ability to Prioritize without direct supervision Required

Nice To Haves

• 3 to 5 years of experience in equivalent position Preferred
• Technical documentation Preferred
• Bachelor’s degree Preferred
• License Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

• Prioritize workflow to meet department and agency deadlines
• Overall direction of activities regarding payroll tax research and compliance
• Monitor and balance weekly payrolls ensuring accuracy of tax calculation and withholding
• Ensure accurate tax reporting and resolution of historical payroll tax related issues
• Responsible for researching and understanding complex and continually changing employment tax laws
• Maintain integrity of all payrolls related systems
• Research and test system changes, upgrades and conversions
• Ensure accuracy of quarterly and year-end tax filing
• Assist with W-2 processing
• Responsible for providing resolutions to employee tax inquiries
• Ensure taxable wages are accurate in employee database
• Lead the collection and reporting of labor statistics to various states
• Assist in audits with federal state and local regulators as well as external independent auditors
• Special projects
• Ad-hoc reporting

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• ongoing training
• incentives
• generous benefits package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees