Senior Payroll Analyst

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Payroll Analyst to join our dynamic team and ensure timely and accurate payroll tax processing and reporting.

This role is crucial in overseeing payroll tax compliance work (regulatory reporting along with researching and interpreting multistate regulatory requirements), overseeing employee garnishment compliance, and performing complex payroll accounting functions.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities Will Include:

• Coordinate the administration of the payroll wage and tax reporting process, ensuring compliance with all applicable state and federal regulations.

• Review and resolve complex issues related to payroll processing, payroll taxes, and payroll accounting.

• Manage tax and regulatory reporting, including quarter-end and year-end payroll activities, reconciliations, and the W2 process using ADP Smart Compliance.

• Research and interpret multistate regulatory requirements, resolving issues related to timekeeping, payroll processing, payroll tax, garnishments, and taxable fringe benefits.

• Oversee the accounting for the entire payroll process, including recording, correcting, and reconciling transactions related to payroll expenses, mandated payroll taxes, and liabilities.

• Serve as payroll project manager, leading payroll system testing for enhancements and upgrades to validate expected functionality in partnership with HRIS and Accounting departments.

• Provide guidance and counsel to employees, HRIS representatives, and managers on wage and hour laws, payroll tax regulations, and garnishment requirements.

• Design and continuously improve payroll business processes and workflows to enhance employee experience, increase efficiency, and reduce manual work.

• Participate in interim and annual financial audit processes.

• Handle complex issue resolution and customer service inquiries.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related business area

• Minimum of 3-4 years of multistate payroll processing

• Minimum of 3 years of payroll accounting experience

• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification a plus but not required

What's Available:

• 1.0 FTE

• Location: Primarily remote position for residents of WI, MN, and IA Occasional on-site work may be required based on business needs.

In addition to the rewarding work, you'll receive:

• Competitive Benefits:We offer a comprehensive package including medical, dental, pet insurance, and a generous retirement contribution.

• Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program, generous PTO, and paid holidays.

• Professional Development:Invest in your future with our Tuition Invest Program (up to $3,000 per year), access to hundreds of internal courses, and our Career Development Center.

• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:We foster a welcoming environment with an inclusive celebration program, Unconscious Bias Training, and Patient Care resources.

• Additional Perks:Enjoy an 18% discount on your Verizon data plan and a 20% discount on Gundersen services not covered by insurance

If you are looking to be a part of a stable and mission driven organization, we welcome you to apply!

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest's most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan's Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values - belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility - our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer