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Payroll Analyst III

Rheem

Job Location:

Atlanta, GA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

As a Payroll Analyst you provide subject matter expertise and guidance across various areas of payroll. Payroll Analyst ensures accurate timely employee compensation and tax compliance by maintaining payroll systems auditing data and reconciling accounts. Key responsibilities include processing payroll managing deductions and garnishments generating reports and resolving payroll discrepancies.

Responsibilities

Calculating gross and net pay amounts (e.g. salary overtime shift payments sales commissions bonuses deferred compensation benefits tax withholdings deductions payroll liabilities etc.)
Payroll-specific records maintenance (changes in wage/salary rates; pension insurance mandatory deductions; new hires terminations leave of absence etc.)
Reconciliation of payroll records (e.g. payments deductions general ledger entries for wages)
Payroll data verification and administration
Monitor and manage payroll legislation compliance
Answering questions from employees and supervisors regarding payroll matters
Collect analyze and validate payroll data to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with relevant regulations.
Develop and maintain reports dashboards and metrics to track key payroll performance indicators.
Identify trends and patterns in payroll data to proactively identify areas for process improvement cost savings or compliance enhancements.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR finance and IT to gather data requirements and streamline data flows.
Conduct regular audits of payroll data to identify discrepancies or errors and implement corrective actions.
Prepare and distribute payroll reports to stakeholders ensuring timely and accurate delivery of information.
Perform data reconciliations between payroll and other systems investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
Stay updated with payroll regulations tax laws and compliance requirements to ensure data accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
Support payroll system implementations upgrades and enhancements by providing data analysis and testing expertise.
Assist with ad-hoc data requests and provide data-driven insights to support payroll-related decision making.
Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration Education Computer Science Human Resources Taxation or Economics.
5 years of proven experience as a Payroll Analyst or similar role with a strong focus on data analysis.
In-depth knowledge of payroll processes systems and data management.
Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Microsoft Excel SQL or other data manipulation software.
Familiarity with payroll systems
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data in a clear and meaningful way.

Relevant certifications such as CPP (Certified Payroll Professional) FPC (Fundamental Payroll Certification) CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) are advantageous.

Knowledge of jurisdiction guidelines and the ability to interpret and explain employment tax laws.

Familiarity with Ultipro Payroll and federal tax regulations.
Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and integrity.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to effectively convey insights and recommendations to stakeholders.
Knowledge of payroll regulations tax laws and compliance requirements.
Experience in report/dashboard development and data visualization techniques.
Experience with data reconciliation and data quality assurance processes.
Knowledge of statistical analysis techniques and forecasting models is a plus.
Familiarity with HRIS systems and data integration

Required Experience:

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About Company

Rheem

At Rheem, we engineer products for life. For home life. For work life. For the life of the planet we all share. Backed by over 100 years of expertise, we’re passionate about product innovation and boldly committed to sustainability. Our full line of global air and water solutions deli ... View more

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