UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

The Sr. Payroll Analyst is responsible for the set-up, research and resolution of employee employment taxes. The Sr. Payroll Analyst will be responsible for communication and customer service for tax issues and will act as a subject matter expert for these taxes.

The Sr. Payroll Analyst may manage payroll Tax specialists or analysts and will interact with other Human Capital Centers of Excellence (COE) and Finance COE’s throughout the day-to-day functions of the job, maintaining and promoting key internal and external relationships.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Work with other departments to gather demographic, compensation, and travel expenses monthly for executives in travel program
• Maintaining accurate tax balances in payroll system based on employee travel validations
• Partner with vendors to effectively manage flow of tax data while adhering to regulations; hold vendors responsible for their actions and responsibilities
• Provide senior leaders with updated monthly travel records and compensation reports
• Researching and resolving complex payroll tax issues, including but not limited to, stock and executive compensation
• Manage year-end review for traveler programs, processing of W2’s and W2c’s
• Research errors, determine root cause and make recommendations for on-going process improvements
• Responsible for high quality results by communicating job expectations, planning, and monitoring job results
• Manage Payroll Tax travel program team, workload and development
• Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll Operation, Total Rewards and HR communities in the support of payroll operations and tax changes
• Maintain effective relationships with key internal and external customers and vendors
• Other projects as assigned

Relationships:

• Reports to: Associate Director, Payroll Tax
• Supervises: Payroll Tax Analyst and or Payroll Tax Specialist
• Relationships: Business Unit Clients, employees, vendors

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• 3 years functional Payroll and multi-state Payroll tax experience
• 1 years people leader
• Knowledge of Gross to Net Payroll and General Accounting Principles
• Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with hard deadlines simultaneously
• Proven project documentation discipline
• Proven solid analytical, problem-solving skills, including query skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-state tax experience
• Solid understanding of how to build efficient operational processes
• Proven excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees

Work Requirement:

• Various hours as needed with increased need at quarter ends and year-end

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Nevada, New York, New Jersey, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for this role is $70,200 to $137,800 annually. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.