Payroll Tax Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group•Minnetonka, MN

6d•$60,200 - $107,400•Remote

About The Position

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for the set-up, research and resolution of employee employment taxes. The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for communication and customer service for tax issues and will act as a subject matter expert for these taxes. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED
3+ years payroll tax experience performing all functions of payroll and tax
Knowledge of internal systematic controls related to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Knowledge of Gross to Net Payroll and General Accounting Principles
Solid understanding of how to build efficient operational processes
Advanced Excel Skills (use spreadsheets efficiently, and perform calculations and automation to process large volumes of data, Pivot tables, VLookups)
Proven ability to work accurately under deadline pressure
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with hard deadlines simultaneously
Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proven project documentation discipline
Demonstrated solid analytical, problem-solving skills, including query skills

Nice To Haves

Multi-state tax experience
Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

Researching and resolving complex payroll tax issues, including equity and executive compensation
Act as an SME for payroll tax questions and issues, troubleshoot when needed
Tax related analysis and processing of any acquisition or divestiture activity, including partnering with vendors to insure proper state and federal reporting
Partner with HR Operations to manage Tier 2 cases related to payroll taxes, including communication directly to employees based on their individual situation, as well as outside tax vendors/organizations
Executive level compensation analysis and reporting for senior level management and Compensation Department
Maintain accurate tax records within payroll system, assist in testing payroll system tax updates before moving to production
Assist with year-end review and processing of W2’s and W2c’s
Research errors, determine root cause and make recommendations for on-going process improvements
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees
Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll Operation, Total Rewards and HR communities in the support of payroll operations and payroll tax changes
Maintain effective relationships with key internal and external customers and vendors
Mentor and train Payroll Tax Specialists
Other projects as assigned