Payroll Tax and Operations Senior Analyst

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. 

We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. 

Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. 

Job Summary

The Payroll Tax and Operations Senior Analyst is responsible for supporting and optimizing payroll operations and tax compliance across multiple countries. This role ensures accurate payroll processing, tax reporting, and adherence to global regulatory requirements. The analyst collaborates with internal stakeholders and external vendors to resolve payroll and tax issues, implement process improvements, and maintain operational excellence.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Oversee payroll tax registrations, rate maintenance, and account closures across multiple jurisdictions.
• Lead resolution of complex payroll and tax issues, including audits, reconciliations, and notice responses.
• Support end-to-end global payroll processing activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local laws and company policies.
• Maintain and execute SOX controls and other compliance frameworks for payroll and tax processes.
• Monitor global payroll and tax legislation, assess impact, and recommend process adjustments.
• Administer taxability of earnings and deductions, including supplemental compensation and multi-state or multi-country allocations.
• Support payroll operations related to mergers, acquisitions, and organizational changes.
• Collaborate with Finance, HR, Legal, and IT teams to ensure seamless payroll operations and data integrity.
• Partner with external payroll vendors to ensure service quality and compliance.
• Provide guidance and support to regional payroll teams and promote use of centralized service tools.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent
• 6+ years of experience in global payroll operations and payroll tax
• Strong understanding of international, federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., SAP Employee Central Payroll, Workforce Software, UKG. Kronos, ADP GlobalView, Celergo)
• Prior experience resolving payroll tax notices and managing audits
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Multilingual skills are a plus
• Proficient in MS Office and payroll software

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience in global payroll operations, international compliance, and tax vendor management
• Payroll certification (CPP, FPC, or international equivalent) preferred

Travel Requirements

• Domestic and/or International (0 - 25%)

The range for this position is $83,300.00 to $149,900.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here.

 

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