Senior Payroll & Tax Analyst

Assurant

. Provide inquiry support by phone, email, and chat/IM to managers, employees, and retirees regarding payroll policies and processes .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • ArgentinaSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in US payroll operations, including compliance with federal, state, and local payroll taxes, as well as proficiency in payroll systems such as Workday and ADP. Capable of leading payroll process improvements and managing complex payroll situations while ensuring data integrity and accuracy.

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US Payroll ExperiencePayroll Tax ComplianceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyPayroll Systems ExpertiseCertified Payroll Professional (CPP)

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationData AnalysisVariance AnalysisPayroll Accounting PrinciplesSOX ComplianceEquity Compensation KnowledgeWage and Hour LawsAdvanced Analytical SkillsPayroll Tax Research

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationTime Management

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayADPPower BIPower AutomateSQL

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)

Industry Keywords

Multi-State PayrollPayroll ComplianceInternal ControlsPayroll TransformationChange Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

OracleSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide inquiry support by phone, email, and chat/IM to managers, employees, and retirees regarding payroll policies and processes
Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Audit, reconcile, and validate payroll transactions, earnings, deductions, taxes, and employee master data
Research, analyze, and resolve complex payroll issues and escalations
Support payroll processing for multi-state and multiple-entity environments
Maintain payroll controls and ensure compliance with SOX and internal control requirements
Perform payroll reconciliations, balancing activities, and variance analyses
Develop payroll reports, metrics, and analytics
Support payroll system implementations, upgrades, integrations, testing, and process improvements
Manage complex payroll situations including garnishments, leave payments, termination payments, executive compensation, deferred compensation, bonuses, incentives, and equity compensation transactions
Process ACH transactions, stop payments, reversals, and payroll funding activities
Support year-end payroll activities, including W-2 preparation and reconciliation
Ensure data integrity and accuracy across payroll systems
Use advanced Excel and reporting tools to identify trends, anomalies, and improvement opportunities
Support federal, state, and local payroll tax compliance
Assist with payroll tax filings, deposits, reconciliations, amendments, and year-end reporting
Research and resolve payroll tax notices, agency inquiries, and compliance issues
Review employee tax setup, withholding configurations, and jurisdiction assignments
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes and support required updates
Partner with tax vendors, government agencies, Finance, HR, Legal, and external auditors
Serve as a key payroll tax contact with ADP and government agencies
Identify and implement payroll process improvements through standardization, automation, and technology
Use Power Automate, workflow technologies, and AI-enabled solutions to reduce manual effort
Participate in payroll transformation and continuous improvement initiatives
Lead payroll and payroll tax process improvement initiatives
Document payroll policies, procedures, and controls
Support UAT, parallel testing, production validation, and payroll system changes
Develop and execute payroll testing strategies
Support acquisitions, integrations, and organizational change initiatives affecting payroll
Train, mentor, and guide payroll team members

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of US payroll experience in a large, complex multi-state organization supporting multiple FEINs
3+ years of payroll tax compliance experience
Experience with US payroll operations
Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll taxes
Knowledge of wage and hour laws
Knowledge of payroll accounting principles
Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls
Knowledge of equity compensation and executive compensation programs
Experience researching and resolving payroll tax notices, audits, and agency inquiries
Experience performing payroll reconciliations, audits, and compliance testing
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis, pivot tables, advanced formulas, and reporting
Advanced analytical skills, including interpreting large data sets, variance analysis, trend identification, and actionable recommendations
Ability to leverage AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Proficiency with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, UKG, SAP, Oracle, or similar
Strong project support capabilities, including requirements gathering, testing, implementation, and change management
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred
Experience with global payroll operations is preferred
Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred
Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, SQL, or data visualization tools is preferred
Experience supporting payroll transformations, system implementations, or process redesign initiatives is preferred
Lean, Six Sigma, Project Management, or Agile experience is preferred
Experience leveraging AI technologies to improve operational efficiency and reporting is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full-time employment
Virtual interviews conducted on video
Identity verification process and privacy protections
Opportunity to work for a Fortune 500 global business services company
Assurant culture recognized as a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries
Opportunities to contribute to innovative solutions and connected-world services