Sr Payroll Tax Analyst

Bio-Techne; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst to join their North America payroll team. This pivotal role focuses on ensuring payroll tax compliance and resolving complex tax issues while supporting global payroll initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in payroll analysis, advanced Excel skills, and a strong understanding of payroll regulations. Join a company that values professional growth and offers competitive benefits, fostering a culture of empowerment and innovation where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and time off

Employee resource groups

Charity drives and events

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a Payroll Analyst or similar role.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with payroll tax reporting and withholding responsibilities.
• Conduct payroll tax audits to verify compliance with tax and labor laws.

Skills

Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP)

Payroll compliance

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday payroll system

Job description

Join Bio-Techne and contribute to a company dedicated to enabling cutting-edge research in Life Sciences and Clinical Diagnostics. Our tools help researchers worldwide to treat and prevent diseases.

Pay Range: $69,800.00 - $114,800.00

We value our talented employees and strive to support their professional growth before recruiting externally. If you find an open position that suits your skills, we encourage you to apply!

Our people make all the difference in our success.

Position Summary

The Sr. Payroll Tax Analyst will be part of the North America payroll team, responsible for delivering accurate and timely pay, focusing on payroll tax compliance and liaising with tax authorities to resolve payroll-related tax issues. This role supports payroll processing activities and plays a key part in global payroll transformation initiatives, partnering with US and international teams.

Key Responsibilities

1. Ensure compliance with payroll tax reporting and withholding responsibilities.
2. Conduct payroll tax audits to verify compliance with tax and labor laws, including W-2 reconciliations.
3. Research and troubleshoot complex payroll tax issues to identify root causes and solutions.
4. Manage data, systems, and processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
5. Liaise with tax authorities to resolve payroll tax issues promptly.
6. Draft reports, audits, budgets, and schedules to improve payroll effectiveness.
7. Organize compliance training and communicate updates on tax policies.
8. Test and validate Workday updates for tax compliance.
9. Respond to employee tax queries in partnership with HR.
10. Drive improvements, automation, and employee experience enhancements.
11. Support audit inquiries with necessary tax data.
12. Coordinate with third-party providers for tax filing and reporting.
13. Maintain tax rate updates within payroll systems.
14. Assist with registration applications for state and local tax IDs.
15. Support payroll team during peak times or absences.
16. Partner with the GL team to resolve payroll variances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, etc.).
• 8+ years of experience as a Payroll Analyst or similar role.
• Experience with U.S. Workday payroll system (highly preferred).
• Knowledge of state payroll regulations and tax laws.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with payroll policies and tax regulations.
• Certifications like CPP, CPM, or FPC are preferred but not required.

Why Join Bio-Techne

• Competitive benefits starting on day one: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, pet, legal, and ID protection.
• Retirement plans including 401(k), ESPP, HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care FSA.
• Career development through mentorship, promotions, training, tuition reimbursement, and internships.
• Employee resource groups, volunteer time, events, and charity drives fostering a culture of care.
• Paid holidays, time off, and parental leave policies.
• A culture of empowerment and innovation where employees are valued and encouraged to share ideas.

Bio-Techne is an E-Verify Employer in the United States.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Unsolicited resumes from sources other than candidates will be considered property of Bio-Techne and not accepted.