US Payroll Tax Advisor

• Lead U.S. payroll tax compliance across federal, state, and local jurisdictions in a permanent role based in Salt Lake City.

• Leverage your expertise in multi-state payroll, year-end reporting, and SAP to support a large, complex U.S. employee base.

• Drive process improvements and partner with tax agencies and internal teams to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.

• Permanent role based in Salt Lake City, Utah

About the role

Finding better ways™ to provide the materials the world needs.

We are looking for an experienced, ambitious, forward-thinking US Payroll Tax expert to manage, analyze and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local payroll tax regulations.  Additionally, will possess in-depth knowledge of multi-state payroll tax laws, strong analytical skills and experience with payroll tax systems and filings. Our team supports a large and diverse group of offices and operations across the US.  

This is a permanent role reporting to the Sr. Payroll Advisor, you will be responsible for the following:

• Maintain compliance with tax laws and legislation in all applicable jurisdictions

• Ensure accurate calculation, withholding and remittance of federal, state and local payroll taxes

• Review and file payroll tax returns and amendments (940, 941, state, local and W2’s)

• Monitor legislative changes affecting payroll tax and recommend necessary system and process updates

• Manage relationships with external tax agencies, regarding notices and queries

• Manage payroll tax liabilities

• Review processes and ensure compliance within company policies and employment standards

• Manage tax audits

• Collaborate with payroll team to resolve tax-related issues

• Support US fiscal year-end activities

• Provide area of expertise on payroll tax issues and best practices

• Participate in continuous improvement initiates in the payroll area

• Support 1099 Filings

What you will bring

• Bachelor in HR, Business, Accounting, Finance or related field

• Minimum of 5 years experience in U.S. Payroll tax compliance and reporting

• Expert knowledge of federal and multi-state payroll reporting and legislation

• Experience with SAP payroll system

• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

• Experience with year-end processes including W2/W3’s

• Analytical, able to identify, find solution and solve problems autonomously

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Has worked in a Global environment in a large company

• Process improvement mindset

What we offer

We are committed to providing our employees with a generous benefits package. Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking, your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress, we provide:

• A safety-focused and inclusive working environment

• Advantageous salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees.

• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.

• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.

• Generous Rio Tinto employee share program, which allows you to purchase Rio Tinto Company shares.

• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.

• A favorable child-caregiver leave program (Up to 100% salary top-up)

• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.

• Ongoing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family; to help in addressing educational opportunities, addiction treatment, depression, stress, domestic issues, financial management, and legal concerns.

• Our team and industry experts are here to support and work with you to explore your learning potential and career goals.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Every Voice Matters

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.

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