Senior Payroll and Tax Analyst

Why join us? 

Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Senior Payroll and Tax Analyst assists in the processing of payroll and the preparation of payroll related agency returns for multiple countries. This includes processing, reporting, and auditing of payroll to ensure accurate computation of pay related to company policies and government regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Acts as liaison with Finance and HR partners regarding payroll general issues.

• Review and audit time tracking, absence, and payroll reports.

• Review system generated exception reporting and other payroll audit reports.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local legal requirements.

• Monitor and verify accuracy of payroll system input, output and resolve payroll issues.

• Perform reconciliation of payroll related items including tax and benefit deductions.

• Analyze and resolve payroll system error messages related to on and off cycle payroll processing.

• Supports testing and implementation of Workday releases.

• Prepare and issue manual payroll checks.

• Process garnishments, adhere to agency guidelines and regulations.

• Process stop payments and reissue manual checks.

• Receive and process payroll.

• Maintain adequate and appropriate performance metric expectations

• Special Projects/other duties as assigned

• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• 5 plus years of multi-state payroll tax experience, good understanding of state and local taxes including research and adjustments.

• 5 plus years of payroll implementation experience.

• 5 plus years of payroll audit, testing, and GL experience.

• 5 plus years managing payroll.

• 5 Plus years of Workday experience.

• 3 - 5 years’ global payroll experience.

• Strong knowledge of Payroll systems is essential.

Skills and Abilities

• Solid understanding of payroll tax laws.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel and BI Reporting.

• Exceptional customer service skills.

• Clear written and verbal communications.

• Ability to organize and write procedures in a logical/methodical manner.

• Ability to execute tasks in a thorough, composed, accurate and timely fashion while managing multiple, competing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Good time management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Work well in a team environment.

• Able to maintain confidential information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification. In general, MillerKnoll positions are closed within 45 days and are open for applications for a minimum of 5 days. We encourage our prospective candidates to submit their application(s) expediently so as not to miss out on our opportunities. We frequently post new opportunities and encourage prospective candidates to check back often for new postings.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  [email protected].