Payroll Tax Compliance Analyst — RSU Eligible

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group); Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

UKG is seeking a Product Pay & Tax Compliance Analyst to liaison with federal, state, and local tax agencies, ensuring payroll tax changes are implemented across UKG products.

The role requires deep knowledge of payroll tax regulations, strong research ability, and the skill to communicate complex requirements to multiple teams. A Bachelor’s in accounting/finance and 3+ years’ experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in tax compliance, payroll tax, tax research, or related field.
• Experience interpreting and applying federal, state, provincial, or local tax regulations.
• Experience monitoring tax regulatory changes and their impact on processes, systems, or products.
• Experience documenting and communicating tax requirements to stakeholders.
• Professional experience with tax-related processes, systems, or software.

Responsibilities

• Use payroll tax knowledge for updates and regulations in assigned jurisdictions.
• Establish and maintain relationships with tax agencies.
• Participate in industry meetings and subcommittees for the organization.
• Research changes and maintain knowledge of payroll tax compliance requirements.
• Track updates to withholding forms and year-end slips; summarize requirements.
• Communicate complex compliance requirements to internal and external stakeholders.
• Document payroll tax agency requirements for reference across UKG.
• Summarize changes for product and development teams.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliant business practices.
• Negotiate outcomes with tax agencies aligned to UKG's goals.
• Respond to JIRA, escalations, and requests regarding payroll tax.

Skills

Strong analytical

Research skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Prioritize and meet deadlines

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Research databases

Job description

UKG is seeking a Product Pay & Tax Compliance Analyst to liaison with federal, state, and local tax agencies, ensuring payroll tax changes are implemented across UKG products.

The role requires deep knowledge of payroll tax regulations, strong research ability, and the skill to communicate complex requirements to multiple teams. A Bachelor’s in accounting/finance and 3+ years’ experience are preferred.