Top 17 Payroll analyst Jobs in Atlanta Ga

Payroll Tax Analyst
Carter's —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
- Mid-level
Benefits Data Analyst
TriNet —Atlanta, GA
- $63,600 - $108,100 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Finance
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
Payroll Tax Analyst II
Global Payment Holding Company —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Payroll Senior Tax Analyst
Boston Consulting Group —Atlanta, GA
- $98,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Urgent Care
- Mid-level
- Profit sharing
- Paid parental leave
Business Analyst, Pension & Benefits Implementation (Remote)
Telus Health —Atlanta, GA
- $58,100 - $107,900 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Computer Science
- English
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
13d
Payroll & HRIS Analyst
Zep, Inc. —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
Payroll Product Support Analyst
Infor —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer Science
- Research
- Finance
Senior Payroll & Equity Analyst
Manhattan Associates —Atlanta, GA
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Research
Retirement Benefits Analyst
Morgan Stanley —Alpharetta, GA
- $130,000 - $183,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Analysis skills
Benefits Analyst
Morehouse School Of Medicine —Atlanta, GA
- HIPAA
- No experience needed
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
HCM Payroll Business and Systems Implementation Senior Analyst
Crowe —Atlanta, GA
- $76,200 - $151,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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HCM Payroll Business Analyst and Systems Implementation Lead
Crowe —Atlanta, GA
- $100,400 - $205,300 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
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HRIS Analyst- Benefits, Absence
Davidson Hospitality Group —Atlanta, GA
- Full-time
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
13d
Principal Benefits Analyst
Intuitive Surgical —Peachtree Corners, GA
- $122,100 - $206,700 a year
- Day shift
- Microsoft Excel
- Surgery
- HIPAA
Senior Benefits Analyst
White Cap —Atlanta, GA
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- 3 years
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Senior Benefits Analyst - Alpharetta, GA (6925)
Avanos —Alpharetta, GA
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)

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Payroll Tax Analyst

Carter's -
Atlanta, GA

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Job Details

Full-time

Qualifications

Payroll tax processing
Payroll tax returns
HR systems
State tax return preparation
Local tax

Full Job Description

Payroll Tax Analyst

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter's Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:

We are a market leader in baby and children's apparel and are looking for an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst to join our payroll team. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end payroll tax compliance across multiple U.S. jurisdictions, including tax agency registrations, unemployment insurance (SUI) rate management, and ongoing partnership with third‑party tax vendors. This is a highly hands‑on role requiring deep payroll tax knowledge, strong follow‑through, and the ability to independently manage complex tax activities, audits, and projects. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. This is a hybrid position based in Atlanta, GA and reports into the Payroll Director in our Buckhead office on a hybrid work schedule.

Payroll Processing - 60%

Partner with payroll team to ensure accurate tax setup and ongoing maintenance in Workday
Manage federal, state, and local payroll tax cases through OSV, including research, resolution, and follow‑up
Monitor and maintain payroll tax registrations, working with state agencies and vendor as needed
Perform employee tax audits, focusing on live‑vs‑work state setup and multi‑state taxation accuracy
Prepare, review, and reconcile tax data for payroll runs; ensure accurate tax withholding and reporting
Research and process payroll tax adjustments as needed
Respond to employee and internal partner inquiries related to payroll tax issues within established SLAs
Support payroll processing through tax audits, validations, and issue resolution

Legal Compliance and Internal Controls - 20%

Support quarterly and year-end payroll tax reconciliations and filings, including W-2s, 941s, 940s, and other IRS/state forms
Own preparation of audit documentation for internal controls and external audits
Assist with registration and compliance tracking across all applicable jurisdictions
Partner with HR, Legal, and Finance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws
Support audits related to unemployment insurance and payroll tax compliance
Ensure SOX compliance for tax processes and maintain accurate, audit-ready records

Process Improvement & Documentation - 20%

Maintain and update tax-related standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Continuously improve tax processes, partnering with payroll, finance, and vendor teams to drive efficiency
Monitor legislative and regulatory changes that impact payroll tax and ensure compliance
Leverage Workday reporting and tools to streamline tax reconciliation and documentation
US and Canada payroll processing experience

WE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:

Must have:

5+ years of payroll experience in a high‑volume environment
3+ years of U.S. payroll tax experience in a multi‑state environment
Hands‑on experience with tax agency registrations, SUI rate management, and payroll tax adjustments
Strong understanding of employer payroll tax reporting requirements (W‑2, 941, SUI, local taxes)
Experience working with third‑party tax vendors (OSV, ADP, UKG, etc.)
Experience with Workday Payroll or similar systems
High attention to detail with the ability to work independently
Clear verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of accounting related to payroll processing
Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business and or payroll certificates preferred

Preferred skills and experience:

Experience working with payroll tax vendors (e.g., ADP SmartCompliance, Equifax, Bloomberg)
US and Canada payroll processing experience
Knowledge of payroll tax for U.S. territories or Canadian jurisdictions a plus
Experience managing Pennsylvania local taxes and PSD setup
Exposure to SUI audits and rate protests
Advanced Excel and reporting skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and payroll systems
Self-motivated and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while effectively achieving team goals

- Strong cross-functional collaboration skills with a continuous improvement mindset - Team player who works well in a collaborative environment

MAKE A CAREER AT CARTER'S:

Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter's University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more,

we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.

NOTE: THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. THE DUTIES DESCRIBED MAY BE CHANGED OR

REASSIGNED AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, AND THE EMPLOYEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM DUTIES

THAT ARE NOT LISTED IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION.

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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