Payroll Analyst - Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a diverse team that shares your passion for helping others and start doing your life's best work.(sm)

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for testing and validating results, creating documentation, Merger & Acquisition work, tier 2 escalations, project management, year-end task oversight, overpayment oversight. This position will work closely with the Payroll Manager on other tasks. The Payroll Analyst will mentor and train others as needed.

You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create, update and maintain process documentation, including testing documentation
• Work with our Tier 2 partners to process white glove/complex transactions
• Act as a functional Subject Matter Expert for Payroll Processing
• Mentor and train Payroll Processing Specialist and Payroll Senior Specialist
• Assist with workload needs by splitting workload and adjusting tasks based on workload needs
• Other projects as assigned
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of employees as well as external customers and vendors
• Manage the Global Timekeeping System, including training and communicating any trends or changes to the Specialists
• Participate in defining requirements for various projects, enhancements and defects
• Manage all Payroll Robotics processes by working with our support team when issues arise and communicating out to the Specialist on status, changes or upcoming testing needs
• Collaborate with Benefits, Compensation, Financial Fitness and HR communities in the support of HR business initiatives
• Create and calculate overpayment spreadsheets and communicate the information with the employee
• Ensure compliance with company policy and various Federal, state and local jurisdiction legal requirements
• Work with collections vendor when accounts have been turned over to collections
• Create FAQs and training materials
• Attend Merger & Acquisition department meetings and, work with Payroll Manager to support initiatives related to Payroll and employee integration; create action plans
• Conduct user acceptance testing for new functionality and defect fixes within GSS
• Review and approval of overpayment spreadsheets and provide feedback to the specialist where needed
• Complete year end tasks and prep work to ensure all tasks are completed in the necessary timeframes
• Collaborate with our tier 1 partners on process improvements, trends and/or changes to ensure they have the necessary resources
• Assist with testing for fixes, enhancements, robotics, upgrades to payroll systems and other integrating platforms by building, executing and validating test scenarios
• Work with current and former employees to pay back money owed to the company
• Develop and run reports in payroll systems to perform research and validation of data
• Support the Payroll manager in overseeing and coordinating multiple projects and process improvements
• Research errors, determine root cause and make recommendations for on-going process improvements

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Various hours as needed to support payroll projects
• Capacity to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks with hard deadlines simultaneously; Project documentation discipline
• 3+ years functional experience with Payroll Processing and systems
• Solid analytical, problem solving, and payroll related technical skills
• BA or BS or equivalent in experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Intermediate to advanced level of proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Visio
• Experience with testing and documentation
• Knowledge of internal systematic controls related to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
• Solid understanding of how to build efficient payroll processes

Careers with UnitedHealth Group . Discover rewarding opportunities as we help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Join a team of people who are talented, compassionate and driven. We will support you with the global outreach, resources and inclusive culture we’re proud to foster as a Fortune 5 company. We encourage you to grow as we offer a world of rewards and benefits for performance.

California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island, or Washington Residents Only: The salary range for California, Colorado, Connecticut, Nevada, New York, Rhode Island or Washington residents is $56,300 to $110,400. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with UnitedHealth Group, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group’s Telecommuter Policy

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.