Payroll Tax Analyst

Marathon Health is a leading advanced primary care provider, partnering with employer and union plan sponsors to improve health for millions of Americans. With nationwide onsite, nearsite, and network health centers, and virtual primary care, Marathon delivers a value-based model that enhances the healthcare experience for members and providers, while driving meaningful cost savings for plan sponsors. Marathon is proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work®, reflecting the company's commitment to building an inclusive, high-trust culture where all employees can thrive. Learn more at marathon.health ABOUT THE JOB The Payroll Tax Analyst is a critical member of the   Payroll   team responsible for ensuring payroll tax compliance, payroll tax account maintenance, garnishment administration, payroll tax corrections, and   timely   resolution of teammate payroll inquiries. This position serves as the primary point of contact for payroll tax notices, agency correspondence, tax registrations, payroll tax reporting, garnishments, and payroll tax compliance activities. The Payroll Tax Analyst works closely with Payroll, HR, Accounting, Legal, government agencies, and third-party vendors to ensure   accurate   payroll tax reporting and   timely   resolution of payroll-related matters.   This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional with exceptional problem-solving skills and   a strong sense   of ownership. The ideal candidate proactively manages daily operational responsibilities while driving resolution of outstanding payroll tax issues and   maintaining   a high level   of customer service for teammates and business partners.   ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assist   in the preparation, processing, calculation, auditing, and reconciliation of bi-weekly, multi-state payroll for   3,500+ teammates   across multiple legal entities to ensure   accurate   and   timely   payroll processing.   Ensure payroll data is accurately reported to federal, state, and local taxing authorities while maintaining compliance with all applicable payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements.   Monitor, research, and process payroll tax notices, agency correspondence, and compliance inquiries received from federal, state, and local tax agencies.   Serve as the primary administrator of payroll tax account maintenance including   establishing   new tax   jurisdictions , closing inactive tax accounts, managing tax registrations, and   maintaining   agency accounts.   Review daily incoming payroll mail, tax notices, garnishment orders, and agency correspondence to ensure   timely   processing, escalation, and resolution.   Coordinate with taxing authorities, third-party vendors, and internal departments to research issues, resolve tax discrepancies, and ensure   timely   payment of payroll tax liabilities.   Research, analyze, and resolve teammate payroll tax inquiries, including federal, state, and local withholding concerns, payroll tax adjustments, tax correction requests, and year-end form inquiries.   Process payroll tax corrections, amendments, and adjustments, including W-2C corrections, prior-quarter adjustments, tax recalculations, amended returns, and payroll tax account reconciliations.   Manage and respond to payroll-related Workday cases and service requests from teammates, managers, Human Resources, Legal, Finance, and external agencies within established service level expectations.   Review payroll error   reports   each pay period and research, resolve, and correct payroll discrepancies before the next payroll processing cycle begins.   Monitor recurring payroll issues and proactively   identify   root causes to reduce repeat payroll errors and improve payroll accuracy.   Administer all wage garnishments, levies, child support orders, and income withholding orders, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and   timely   processing upon