Payroll Analyst

Perform detailed pre-payroll and post-payroll audits to identify and resolve discrepancies.

Process payroll and monitor payroll email box for adjustments and payroll related questions

Analyze earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, direct deposits, and benefit deductions for accuracy.

Review payroll adjustments, retroactive payments, and off-cycle activity to identify trends and root causes.

Audit pay rates, job changes, transfers, terminations, and other payroll transactions.

Identify payroll trends, risks, and improvement opportunities through data analysis.

Provide accurate workforce and payroll reporting to HR, Finance, and operational leaders.

Use Microsoft Excel, UKG Cognos BI, and other reporting tools to deliver actionable insights.

Support compliance with federal, state, provincial, and local payroll requirements.

Assist with multi-state payroll tax compliance, reconciliations, and regulatory reporting.

Perform audits to evaluate adherence to internal controls, company policies, and documented procedures.

Assist with quarter-end and year-end activities, including tax reconciliations, W-2 processing, and audit preparation.

Serve as a payroll systems resource for UKG Pro and related integrations.

Assist with testing system upgrades, enhancements, acquisitions, and payroll implementations.

Validate configuration for earnings, deductions, taxes, and payroll processes.

Partner with HRIS to research interface issues and improve data integrity.

Process weekly, biweekly, and off-cycle payroll activities.

Research and resolve complex payroll issues escalated by HR, managers, or associates.

Assist with payroll activities related to acquisitions, organizational changes, and location transitions.

Partner with field HR and operations leaders to improve the timeliness and accuracy of payroll transactions.

Support payroll training, communications, and user education initiatives.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.

An equivalent combination of education and relevant payroll experience may be considered.

3 to 5 years of payroll experience in a multi-state environment.

Experience with payroll reporting, auditing, reconciliation, and issue resolution.

Experience using UKG Pro (UltiPro) preferred.

Experience supporting a large, multi-location organization preferred.

Experience in retail, hospitality, food and beverage, or travel retail operations preferred.

Payroll Analytics

UKG Pro and Payroll Systems

Compliance and Internal Controls

Financial Reconciliation

Data Integrity

Reporting and Business Intelligence

Process Improvement

Customer Service

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Payroll accuracy and timely completion of assigned payroll activities.

Reduction in avoidable adjustments, corrections, and off-cycle payments.

Timely completion of payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables.

Accurate and well-documented compliance support.

Timely resolution of payroll inquiries and escalations.

Delivery of reliable payroll reporting and actionable analysis.

Implementation of measurable payroll process improvements.

Hybrid office environment based at the Atlanta Corporate location.

Additional hours may be required during payroll processing, quarter-end, year-end, implementations, or other critical business periods.

Ability to work effectively under strict deadlines while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.