Payroll Analyst - 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)
The Payroll Systems Analyst is responsible for running payroll, balancing, trouble-shooting and coordinating efficient processes on a bi-weekly basis.  This position must maintain good relationships with business unit clients, other HC departments and vendors on a consistent basis.
 
Primary Responsibilities:

Identify new processes or changes to existing payroll business HRIS processes
Act as a functional SME for PeopleSoft HRMS
Partner with HR Operations on trouble shooting and resolution of system issues
Make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness within PeopleSoft
Responsible for accurate run control, creation of payroll (including mass uploads), and balancing payroll
Contribute to the creation of monitoring processes to assess the quality of Payroll and HR data; ensure accurate payroll runs each pay period
Create and assist with data queries for internal HR Operations customers and necessary audit requests
Research and identify root causes for problems
Review and assist with revision of run control, job stream management and interface management
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees
Collaborate with Benefits, Wealth, Rewards, Compensation and HR communities in the support of HR business initiatives
Maintain effective relationships with key internal and external customers and vendors
 

Required Qualifications:

BA or BS preferred or equivalent work experience
3+ years functional experience with PeopleSoft HRMS version 8.9, 9.0 and higher, North American Payroll, Core HR and Time & Labor preferred (similar systems such as Oracle or SAP will be considered)
Various hours as needed to support payroll processing  
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with hard deadlines simultaneously
Project documentation discipline Strong analytical, problem solving and payroll related technical skills
Knowledge of internal systematic controls related to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Strong understanding of how to build efficient payroll processes
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Visio:

Word – documentation purposes;
Excel – data mining and reporting, handling calculations, formulas and v-lookups;

Preferred Qualifications:

Healthcare experience and SQL experience
Visio – documentation purposes
 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.
 
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Keywords: PeopleSoft HRMS, Payroll, Analyst, Minnetonka, MN