Remote Payroll Tax Analyst – Multi-State Exec Pay

UnitedHealth Group; Minnetonka (MN); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Payroll Analyst to set up, research, and resolve employee employment taxes and act as a subject matter expert for payroll tax matters.

The role allows remote work from anywhere in the U.S., with in-office requirements for Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area employees at least four days per week. Salary ranges from $60,200 to $107,400 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required.
• 3+ years payroll tax experience.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Knowledge of Gross to Net Payroll and GAAP.
• Strong Excel skills with data automation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve complex payroll tax issues, including equity and executive compensation.
• Act as SME for payroll tax questions; troubleshoot as needed.
• Tax analyses for acquisitions/divestitures with vendors for state and federal reporting.
• Partner with HR Operations to manage Tier 2 payroll tax cases and communicate with employees and vendors.
• Execute executive level compensation analysis and reporting for senior management.
• Maintain accurate tax records in the payroll system and test tax updates before production.
• Assist with year-end processing of W-2s and W-2c's.
• Identify root causes and recommend process improvements.
• Mentor Payroll Tax Specialists.

Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical; problem-solving

Ability to work under deadlines

Project documentation discipline

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Pivot tables

VLookups

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Payroll Analyst to set up, research, and resolve employee employment taxes and act as a subject matter expert for payroll tax matters.

The role allows remote work from anywhere in the U.S., with in-office requirements for Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area employees at least four days per week. Salary ranges from $60,200 to $107,400 depending on experience.