Senior Payroll Analyst

Aon Corporation•Berwyn, IL

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

Aon is in the business of better decisions. At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in multi-state payroll processing, including Illinois and New York for a large corporation
Proficient in Workday, particularly in payroll, time & attendance, and reporting modules and advanced Excel skills
Comprehensive understanding of federal, state, and local payroll regulations, including wage and hour laws, tax compliance, and garnishments
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a high level of attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to collect, analyze data, and articulate sound and reliable conclusions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll and reporting information clearly
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment and work independently
High integrity and ethics.
Ability to maintain high degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion.

Nice To Haves

Proactive, results-oriented, intellectually curious, Logical thinking
Fundamentals of Payroll Certified (FPC) required, CPP preferred
Experience in setting up payroll entities, including state registrations
Payroll implementations

Responsibilities

Serve as SME for tax escalation and partner with Corporate Payroll Tax Lead to address federal and state tax audits and RFIs related to same
Assist with managing system accesses relative to Aon payroll-related bank accounts
Initiate necessary wires required per pay period
Process international deposits via Worldlink®
Address or redirect cases related to acquired or divested tax notices to ensure appropriate actions are taken
Assist with daily payroll escalations and route special payment requests for processing via EIBs in Workday
Execute timely audits of pay results as required for SOX testing
Manage projects, data requests, and respond to employee issues/escalations according to established service level agreements
Assist with year-end activities including international assignments, taxes due pertaining to stock, allocating state taxes due for business travelers, gross ups for moving expenses and all employee communications related to the same
Willingness to help ensure all payroll-related work is completed during year-end as well as during the annual bonus cycle and other special projects that may arise including acquisitions and divestitures
Monitor team mail and handle requests based on SOP
Reconcile lockbox checks to Workday record and partner with Finance
Assist payroll manager with the registration of new state, local, and unemployment withholding taxes as necessary
Performs testing of payroll related system enhancements, improvements, and migrations
Assist with ad hoc projects, audits, and other tasks as assigned
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll regulations and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal payroll laws
Perform back up responsibilities for other analysts
Maintain accurate payroll records and backup documentation to support payroll operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline payroll processes and improve efficiency.
Process off cycle payroll batches (terminations, equity, etc.), as necessary
Assist in implementing, writing, and maintaining standard operating procedures.