Payroll Systems Specialist — Oracle HCM & PeopleSoft

Southern Company; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Company in Atlanta is seeking a Systems Support Analyst to support centralized payroll functions across the organization. You will load files, reconcile data, generate reports, and produce accounting files for balancing and distribution to business partners.

The role involves identifying system issues, partnering with Technology to resolve them, and participating in upgrades and regression testing, while maintaining strong customer service and a structured, detail‑driven approach.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting, Business, Information Systems or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years work experience in payroll, technology, Oracle HCM, Payroll, Time and Labor strongly desired.
• Minimum 2-3 years PeopleSoft/Oracle HCM strongly desired.
• Understanding of Cloud computing strongly desired.
• Experience with applying Labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act desired.
• Experience analyzing complex scenarios and balancing multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Partner with other teams within Payroll, HR Service Center, and other organizations across the system to meet deadlines.
• Support the production process to ensure accurate and timely processing of all payroll functions and team reports.
• Operate in compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines.
• Participate, as part of a team, in job rotation/rotating roles.
• Provide full process and system support.
• Utilize effective communications and networking to maintain a team environment.
• Perform other payroll related duties as assigned.

Skills

Payroll systems

Multi-task management

Microsoft Office/Teams

Cross-functional collaboration

Customer service

Analytical / detail oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting, Business, Information Systems or related field

Tools

Oracle HCM

PeopleSoft

Microsoft Office/Teams

Job description

Southern Company in Atlanta is seeking a Systems Support Analyst to support centralized payroll functions across the organization. You will load files, reconcile data, generate reports, and produce accounting files for balancing and distribution to business partners.

The role involves identifying system issues, partnering with Technology to resolve them, and participating in upgrades and regression testing, while maintaining strong customer service and a structured, detail‑driven approach.