Payroll Analyst III

British American Tobacco•Winston-Salem, NM

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World. To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together! REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll III in Winston-Salem, NC.

Requirements

Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with hands-on experience using VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and other advanced functions.
Hands on experience processing corporate payroll, including exempt/non-exempt employees, executive compensation, equity transactions
4+ years in corporate payroll environment with 3,000+ exempt and non-exempt employees (preferred)
Experience with SAP Payroll (Employee Central (EC) Payroll) preferred
Timekeeping system knowledge UKG preferred
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Demonstrated technical aptitude to understand data flow and system integrations.
Strong interpersonal skills – will be working with service providers and employees
Proven experience with multiple state payroll processing.

Nice To Haves

Proven track record of continuous process improvement
Experience with International Assignees i.e. imputations, hypothetical tax, gross ups, etc.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; Payroll certification desirable (FPC or CPP)

Responsibilities

Process monthly U.S. payroll and semi-monthly Canadian payroll ensuring accurate and timely completion of scheduled and off-cycle payrolls; support biweekly payrolls and serve as backup for other Payroll Analysts.
Maintain and reconcile the International Assignee Payment and Refund Tax Tracker, including amounts due to and from employees and tax authorities, partnering with external vendors (e.g., Ernst & Young) to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Validate taxable relocation and imputed income files and monitor payroll interfaces, including relocation, severance, and other inbound and outbound system files.
Maintain accurate employee tax profiles and process updates related to address changes, job transfers, and other employee status changes.
Enter, review, and monitor payroll transactions; perform comprehensive pre- and post-payroll audits to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
Research, resolve, and respond to employee payroll inquiries in a timely and professional manner while safeguarding the confidentiality of HR and payroll data.
Execute quarterly and annual payroll-related SOX controls and run ad hoc payroll and audit reports to support reconciliations, compliance, and analysis.
Monitor and validate 401(k) employee and employer contributions to ensure compliance with IRS limits
Process and monitor Tuition Reimbursement payments, ensuring proper taxation and payroll integration

Benefits

401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
Health Savings Account start-up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified expenses during the calendar year
Employee assistance program offering 8 free counselling sessions, per issue, each calendar year for employees and their dependents
Company paid life insurance of 1x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
Company paid accidental death or dismemberment insurance of 2x annual base pay ($50,000 minimum)
Voluntary insurances offered at group rates: employee and dependent life insurance, AD&D insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, disability buy-up, and auto & home insurance
Tuition reimbursement and student loan support
Dependent Scholarship Programs
Free confidential personal financial counselling service
On-site health centers and 24/7 fitness centers at certain company locations
A charitable giving matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice
Health-care concierge service
Volunteer service opportunities
Extensive training opportunities
Company vehicle for eligible employees
Mobile phone allowance for eligible employees
Paid Leave: Sick and Personal Time (exempt employees may be excused with pay for brief absences; non-exempt employees receive up to 6 days)
Vacation (levels Below Senior Director receive 15 days (pro-rated during first year of service); Senior Director and Officers receive 25 days (pro-rated during first year of service)).
Holidays (Nine company recognized and two annual personal holidays to be used at the employee’s discretion)
Paid Parental Leave + temporary reduced work schedule opportunity
Funeral Leave
Short-Term Disability Leave
Long-Term Disability Leave
Jury Duty Leave
Military Leave
Released Time for Children’s Education
Community Outreach Leave
Other paid leave benefits, as required by state or local law