Payroll Tax Analyst II

Global Payments; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Bonuses and equity awards

Wellness Week

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Payroll Tax Analyst II to join our Payroll team in Columbus, GA. You will deliver accurate payroll tax filings for U.S. and Canada, reconcile tax data with financial records, and enhance tax reporting accuracy.

You will manage tax configurations and respond to regulatory changes, ensuring compliant and efficient payroll tax processes. The role emphasizes data integrity, cross-functional collaboration, and adherence to evolving tax laws, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• Deliver accurate, on time payroll tax filings across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
• Drive reconciliation of payroll tax data to financial records, identifying and resolving variances.
• Strengthen data integrity by auditing payroll systems, analyzing trends and improving the quality of tax reporting.
• Own payroll tax configurations, including tax codes and State Unemployment Insurance rates, to ensure precision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate, on time payroll tax filings across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance and reducing business risk.
• Drive reconciliation of payroll tax data to financial records, identifying and resolving variances to maintain accuracy and confidence.
• Strengthen data integrity by auditing payroll systems, analyzing trends and improving the quality of tax reporting.
• Own payroll tax configurations, including tax codes and State Unemployment Insurance rates, to ensure precision and consistency.
• Resolve complex tax inquiries and turn regulatory changes into clear actions that keep processes compliant and effective

Skills

Payroll tax filings

Data reconciliation

Tax reporting

Tax codes

Regulatory compliance

Tools

Workday Payroll

Job description

• Location Columbus, Georgia, United States

Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments. We’re looking for a Payroll Tax Analyst II to join our ever-evolving Payroll team and help shape the future of global commerce.

What you’ll own

• Deliver accurate, on time payroll tax filings across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance and reducing business risk.
• Drive reconciliation of payroll tax data to financial records, identifying and resolving variances to maintain accuracy and confidence.
• Strengthen data integrity by auditing payroll systems, analyzing trends and improving the quality of tax reporting.
• Own payroll tax configurations, including tax codes and State Unemployment Insurance rates, to ensure precision and consistency.
• Resolve complex tax inquiries and turn regulatory changes into clear actions that keep processes compliant and effective

What you’ll bring

• Deliver accurate, on time payroll tax filings across U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions, ensuring full compliance and reducing business risk.
• Drive reconciliation of payroll tax data to financial records, identifying and resolving variances to maintain accuracy and confidence.
• Strengthen data integrity by auditing payroll systems, analyzing trends and improving the quality of tax reporting.
• Own payroll tax configurations, including tax codes and State Unemployment Insurance rates, to ensure precision and consistency.
• Resolve complex tax inquiries and turn regulatory changes into clear actions that keep processes compliant and effective

It’s a bonus if you have

• Workday Payroll
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving & Root-Cause Analysis
• Confidential Data Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication with Tax Authorities, Payroll Teams & HR
• Documentation & Audit Support
• Process Automation & Continuous Improvement

About the team

Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer?

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Applicant must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; We will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Diversity and EEO Statements

Global Payments is an organization that stands against racism, intolerance and injustice in all its forms — one that respects, honors and celebrates the diversity of our team members and the differences among us. Our commitment to fostering a company culture that values and respects Inclusion and Diversity is steadfast. Standing together as one company, we will continue to work to drive positive change for the communities in which we live and work and stamp out injustice.

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EEOC Statement

Global Payments is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here .

If you are made a conditional offer of employment and will be working in the United States, you will be required to undergo a drug test. In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies and requirements needed to successfully perform the position. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with qualified disabilities both during the hiring process, as well as to allow the individual to perform the essential functions of the job, if hired.

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Explore the benefits we offer in the USA

My Health

We offer access to medical coverage that supports the health and wellbeing for you and your family.

My Money

In addition to base salary, you may be eligible for bonuses and/or equity awards, determined by role, level, impact, and our policies.

My Lifestyle

We have a dedicated Wellness Week each year – which includes an extra paid day off - so you can take time to relax, recharge and invest in your wellbeing.

My Family

FLEX, our family inclusion community, offers support for all Globalpayers at every stage, from raising families to caring for loved ones

My Time Off

We offer paid time off and public holidays so you can rest, recharge and spend time on what matters most.

Application steps

Here's where we'll learn a little about you, why you want to join Global Payments, and why you'd be a good addition to our team. You'll also need to upload your resume and a cover letter too.

Application Review

Once you’ve submitted your application, Globalpayers will review it and see if you’re a good match for the role, team and culture. If you’re successful, we’ll invite you for an interview where we can get to know each other better.

Interview with a Globalpayer

This is the time where we get to know you better, and your opportunity to learn more about us. The best way to thrive is to bring your whole self to the conversation. We’ll ask about your skills and experiences, as well as your career aspirations. Depending on the role, you might have multiple interviews with various Globalpayers.

Offer and Onboarding

The exciting part! If you’re the best candidate, your recruiter will be in touch to confirm your offer. If you accept, we’ll walk you through the next steps of what you can expect during your background check and onboarding process to get you ready to become an official Globalpayer.

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Sourcing Model

Recruitment at Global Payments works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. Global Payments does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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