Payroll Data & Reporting Analyst

Norfolk Southern Corp.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking a Payroll Business Analyst to join its Payroll team in Atlanta. The role supports payroll-related functions including reporting, data analysis, account reconciliations, process management, and payroll processing activities.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in pursuing continuous process improvement. The successful candidate will coordinate design and implementation of new systems, liaise with Accounting and IT, review payroll

Qualifications

• Preferred Level: Bachelor’s Degree
• - Preferred Degrees: Accounting, Finance, Business, or similar
• - Minimum 1–2 years experience

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and manage implementation of new systems or processes.
• Serve as liaison between Accounting, IT, and client departments.
• Review day-to-day payroll records, GL reporting, analysis, and reconciliation.
• Generate reporting and provide analysis for other departments and external entities.
• Respond to ad hoc inquiries and data requests, including audit requests.
• Support payroll security processes by reviewing access controls and permissions.
• Provide support for routine duties and supplemental payroll processing.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Office

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Oracle BW

SAP S4/HANA

Mainframe

Job description

Norfolk Southern Corp. is seeking a Payroll Business Analyst to join its Payroll team in Atlanta. The role supports payroll-related functions including reporting, data analysis, account reconciliations, process management, and payroll processing activities.

The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive in pursuing continuous process improvement. The successful candidate will coordinate design and implementation of new systems, liaise with Accounting and IT, review payroll