Payroll Specialist - Minnetonka, MN

Here, you'll help attract, lead, support and reward our most valuable asset: our high caliber people. Here, you're expected and empowered to be your best, to grow and to develop your skills. Be prepared to move quickly, to engage proactively, and to think strategically. Join us and help people live healthier lives while doing your life's best work.(sm)
 
Job Responsibilities:


Responsible for researching and resolving US payroll tax issues, including stock and executive compensation

Assist with insuring proper calculation, reporting and payment of expat payroll related compensation and taxation

Act as an SME for payroll tax questions and issues, troubleshoot when needed-Research errors, determine root cause and make recommendations for on-going process improvements

Perform or participate in special payroll tax projects requiring research and analysis of payroll and taxes

Maintain effective relationships with key internal and external customers and vendors

Collaborate with HRIS, Payroll Operations, Total Rewards and Global Mobility in the support of payroll operations and tax changes

Assist with year-end review and processing of W2?s and W2c?s

Recognize and adhere to proper segregation of duties, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls and internal self-audits

Support of business initiatives as assigned by manager

Required Qualifications:

High school education/GED or equivalent experience
Intermediate MS Office proficiency 
Preferred Qualifications:

BA or BS
FPC or CPP
Proficiency with PeopleSoft 8.9, 9.0 or 9.1
Previous experience with multi-state tax and expatriate payroll
Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment and manage multiple projects with hard deadlines simultaneously
Strong analytical, problem solving, query and payroll related technical skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
 
UnitedHealth Group is working to create the health care system of tomorrow. Already Fortune 6, we are totally focused on innovation and change. We work a little harder. We aim a little higher. We expect more from ourselves and each other. And at the end of the day, we're doing a lot of good.Through our family of businesses and a lot of inspired individuals, we're building a high-performance health care system that works better for more people in more ways than ever. Now we're looking to reinforce our team with people who are decisive, brilliant - and built for speed.Come to UnitedHealth Group, and share your ideas and your passion for doing more. We have roles that will fit your skills and knowledge. We have diverse opportunities that will fit your dreams.
 
 
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.
 
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