Payroll Tax Analyst

Tate & Lyle•Hoffman Estates, IL

1d•$57,000 - $84,000

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 analyst maintains accurate payroll records, reviews third-party provider output, supports payroll approvals, ensures regulatory compliance and data integrity, assists with audits and financial reconciliation, and provides reporting and employee data support. The role also contributes to process improvement, mentors junior team members, and handles confidential information in accordance with data protection laws.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain working relationships with HR, Finance, and plant administrators to communicate, understand, and follow payroll requirements.
Prepare and maintain accurate records of payroll transactions and ensure data is transferred to the third-party provider within agreed timelines.
Check third-party payroll output to ensure data changes have been applied accurately.
Review and approve payroll, disbursements, and garnishments in line 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 so procedures are accurately documented.
Ensure data integrity and regulatory compliance, coordinate documentation checks, and contribute to data governance efforts.
Collaborate with HR, Finance, Compensation and Benefits teams, and external vendors to implement and improve programs, processes, or policies and support payroll optimization.
Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation and answering follow-up questions.
Prepare reports and compile 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 SLA 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, support their skill development, and help resolve complex payroll challenges.
Protect confidential information and comply with data protection laws.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational workshops, professional publications, personal networks, and professional societies.