Payroll Tax Analyst

Tate & Lyle • Hoffman Estates, IL

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About The Position

The Payroll Tax Analyst provides advanced analytical expertise within the Payroll discipline for the USA and Canada. The role covers payroll processing, local, state and federal tax filings, Global Payroll Standards compliance, internal controls and reconciliation. It leads complex analyses, supports company-wide initiatives, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive improvements in the Payroll Specialist area of focus. The role also supports payroll operations, audits, reporting, data governance, regulatory compliance and the development of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain working relationships with HR, Finance and plant administrators to communicate, clarify and support adherence to payroll requirements.
• Prepare and maintain accurate payroll transaction records and ensure data is transferred to third-party providers on agreed timelines.
• Check third-party payroll outputs to confirm data changes have been applied accurately.
• Review and approve payroll, disbursements and garnishments in accordance with internal approval routes.
• Routinely check provider output for compliance with federal, state and local payroll and wage laws.
• Maintain and review payroll process guides to ensure procedures are accurately documented.
• Support data integrity and regulatory compliance, including documentation checks and data governance efforts.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Compensation and Benefits teams, and external vendors to implement and improve payroll programs, processes and policies.
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation and responding to auditors’ follow-up questions.
• Prepare reports and summaries of earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, disability and non-taxable wages for stakeholders.
• Assist Finance with balancing payroll accounts and resolving General Ledger reporting queries.
• Respond to employee data requests within agreed service-level timelines.
• Conduct in-depth payroll analyses using advanced metrics to identify trends and improvement opportunities, and recommend actions to management.
• Mentor or guide junior team members and support their development and resolution of complex payroll challenges.
• Protect confidential information and comply with data protection laws.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, networks and professional societies.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick time
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Identity theft protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine
• Employee Resource Groups

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed