Payroll Analyst

Republic Services

. Process, audit, and analyze payroll for a large, complex, highly unionized workforce of 40,000+ employees across 150+ collective bargaining agreements .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $56,400 - $77,550 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing and compliance within a large, unionized workforce, with strong analytical skills for data validation and reconciliation. Proficient in leveraging payroll systems and Microsoft Office tools to manage complex payroll transactions accurately.

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Payroll ProcessingWorkday Payroll ExperienceFLSA KnowledgeData Analysis Using ExcelCompliance With Payroll Regulations

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingData ReconciliationAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsFLSA KnowledgeRegular Rate Of Pay CalculationsPayroll ComplianceTime ReportingUnion Dues Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayADPExcelMicrosoft Office

Industry Keywords

Collective Bargaining AgreementsUnion ContractsPayroll LawsFederal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ServiceNow

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process, audit, and analyze payroll for a large, complex, highly unionized workforce of 40,000+ employees across 150+ collective bargaining agreements
Validate and reconcile payroll data during each payroll cycle
Audit complex deductions and earnings, including LOA, one-time payments, union dues, commissions, PTO, and time reporting
Review CBA ratifications and apply changes to payroll processes
Ensure compliance with union contracts, internal policies, and federal, state, and local regulations
Collaborate with HR Management, Total Rewards, HRIS, Field Management, and other cross-functional teams
Use Excel to review, reconcile, and validate payroll data
Respond to employee payroll inquiries through ServiceNow
Resolve payroll tickets involving time and absence corrections, additional earnings, rate overrides, and other pay adjustments
Participate in payroll system testing, upgrades, and implementation efforts
Provide knowledge transfer and support to other team members
Perform other duties as assigned or necessary

Requirements

What you’ll need

1-2 years payroll experience, preferably in a large, complex organization
Knowledge of FLSA, Regular Rate of Pay calculations, and collective bargaining agreements
Understanding of federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations
Experience with Workday Payroll
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with the ability to manage high-volume transactions with accuracy
Proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OneNote
0-2 years of payroll experience including processing payroll in large and complex organizations
Experience leveraging payroll systems such as Workday or ADP
Experience utilizing Excel for data analysis and reconciliation
Ability to work normal business hours during MST
Position is not sponsorship eligible

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage
Health care and dependent care spending accounts
Short- and long-term disability
Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee discount programs
Retirement plan with a generous company match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time Off (PTO)