Senior Payroll Analyst

TransUnion•Chicago, IL

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Payroll Analyst provides internal oversight of payroll tax compliance as a key control within TransUnion’s Global Payroll function. The role owns payroll tax reconciliations and monitors federal, state, and local payroll tax activity to identify and resolve discrepancies. It manages payroll tax notices, agency inquiries, filing and payment discrepancies, escalations, and account-related issues through resolution, while coordinating with a third-party payroll tax provider and maintaining internal ownership and oversight. The position supports quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities, researches payroll tax requirements and regulatory changes, maintains accurate audit-ready documentation, and helps ensure appropriate internal controls. It partners with Payroll, HR, Finance, service providers, and other business stakeholders to resolve issues and identify process improvements that reduce compliance and financial risk. The role reports to the Senior Payroll Manager and is hybrid, with at least two days per week at an assigned TransUnion office and regular virtual work.

Requirements

At least 3 years of payroll tax experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. federal, state, and local payroll tax requirements.
Experience supporting multi-state payroll, including payroll tax reconciliations, tax notices, agency inquiries, and filing and payment discrepancies.
Experience working with third-party payroll tax providers on filings, payments, registrations, account issues, and issue resolution.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to develop effective cross-functional relationships with Payroll, HR, Finance, service providers, and other business partners.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for payroll tax analysis and reconciliation.
Authorization to work in the United States full-time without employer support or sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) or FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) certification.
Experience working within a large, complex payroll environment.
Experience supporting quarter-end and year-end payroll tax processes, account registrations and POAs, audit support, and internal controls.
Experience with dashboards and payroll tax process improvements.

Responsibilities

Provide internal oversight of payroll tax compliance as a key control within the payroll function.
Own payroll tax reconciliations and monitor federal, state, and local payroll tax activity to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Manage payroll tax notices, agency inquiries, filing and payment discrepancies, escalations, and account-related issues through resolution.
Coordinate with the third-party payroll tax provider on tax filings, payments, registrations, and account issues while maintaining internal ownership and oversight.
Support quarter-end and year-end payroll tax activities.
Research payroll tax requirements and regulatory changes and support compliance with applicable requirements.
Maintain accurate, audit-ready payroll tax documentation and support appropriate internal controls.
Partner with Payroll, HR, Finance, service providers, and other business stakeholders to resolve payroll tax issues.
Identify opportunities to improve payroll tax processes and help reduce compliance and financial risk.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage with day-one eligibility, plus supplemental plan options.
HSA and FSA accounts.
Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; optional voluntary life and AD&D coverage.
Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Optional legal plan, pet insurance, and travel accident coverage.
Adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, and caregiver support.
Dependent Care FSA, with the possibility of an employer match, and a complimentary Care@Work membership.
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave with eligibility for a gradual return.
401(k) with employer match.
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
Financial wellness resources and career coaching.
Optional long-term care insurance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Flexible time off for exempt employees or paid time off for nonexempt employees.
Up to 12 paid holidays per year.
Commuter benefits and employee discounts.
Charitable gift matching and paid volunteer time off, plus corporate volunteer events.
24/7 access to professional therapy, coaching, emotional well-being programs, guided meditation, and resources supporting physical, mental, social, and financial wellness.
Regular full-time non-sales positions may be eligible for the annual bonus plan; certain positions may also be eligible for long-term incentives and other payments.