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Payroll Analyst

United Rentals

Charlotte, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Auditing, Calendar Management, Career Development, Communication Skills, Cost Modeling, Data Collection, Documentation, Equipment Rentals, Expense Tracking, File Maintenance, Finance, Financial Reporting, Leadership, Literacy, Maintain Compliance, Metrics, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Administration, Payroll Software/Services, Payroll Tax, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Provincial Laws and Regulations, Rentals, Reporting Skills, Strategic Planning, Systems Administration/Management, Tax Accounting, Team Player, Technical Support, Time Tracking, Trend Analysis, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Charlotte, NC
POSTED
3 days ago
Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Payroll Analyst, you'll be responsible for the analysis and audit of payroll processing, reporting for payroll taxes, accounting analysis, meal and rest break compliance, and other strategic planning activities. You'll be our team expert in system management and monitoring. We'll provide the tools, the technology and the support you need to do the job right. You can always expect to be supported by a dedicated management team that will help you achieve your career goals and development.

What You'll Do:
  • Payroll auditing for weekly and/or bi-weekly payrolls as well as off-cycle check runs; provide metrics, trending/analysis for various Payroll processes
  • Compliance - ensure payroll processes and payments meet federal, state/provincial and local laws and regulations; compile data and report on meal and rest break compliance;
  • Provide reports to Accounting; HR; Tax and Finance monthly and as needed
  • Payroll system and data uploads/feeds - perform assessments of internal controls and work with Management to increase compliance by developing process improvement ideas; conduct monthly user access audits; maintain multiple holiday calendars within the time tracking system and other similar system related tasks
  • Union Compliance - monitor, report and ensure monthly union remittance timeliness; track union benefit expense; compile data for labor cost models as needed and compile data requests for union audits
  • Day to day payroll - Assist with process documentation and with employee payroll file maintenance; loading EIB's and assisting with day-to-day processing needs.
  • Other duties assigned as needed


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required, or commensurate experience
  • 7+ years of Payroll experience with emphasis on payroll data auditing
  • Workday experience strongly preferred
  • Multi-state full cycle payroll experience in high volume fast paced environment
  • Canadian and union payroll experience a plus
  • Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • System/process literacy
Why join us?

We don't just "talk the talk!" We're an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That's why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • United Compassion Fund
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
  • Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
  • Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • An inclusive and welcoming culture


Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings

For Canadian benefits, click here

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service-leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork-are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we're ready to help you transition into a rewardingcareer.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.

About the Company

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United Rentals

Founded in 1997, United Rentals is the largest equipment rental company in the world, with a store network nearly three times the size of any other provider, and locations in 49 states and 10 Canadian provinces. Building a better future is our commitment to the people and communities we serve. United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,186 rental locations in North America and 11 in Europe. In North America, the company operates in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 18,500 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 3,800 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $14.18 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com. Our Customers Our diverse customer base includes construction and industrial companies, utilities, municipalities, government agencies and independent contractors. Most of our customers align with three categories: approximately 50% are non-construction, such as industrial; 46% are non-residential construction; and 4% are residential. We provide every customer with access to the best people, equipment and solutions in the industry. Our Mission Deploy the best people, equipment and solutions to enable our customers to safely build a better and stronger future. Our Values Safety First Act, and require others to act, in a manner that puts the safety of our employees, customers and communities first. A Passion For People Build a diverse workplace that challenges all employees to grow professionally and embrace teamwork. Visible Leadership Lead by example in every business decision and action, with a sense of humility and responsibility. Customer-Driven Support the best interests of our customers and develop better ways for them to succeed at their jobs. Absolute Integrity Always do the right thing, honor commitments and ensure appropriate corporate governance. Community-Minded Be an outstanding corporate citizen and a good neighbor in every sense by being helpful, respectful, law-abiding and friendly. Continuous Innovation Contribute to a culture of innovative thinking that empowers employees to improve quality, efficiency and customer service. Sustainability Engage in practices that lead to positive change by encouraging social accountability and environmental responsibility.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Rental Services
WEBSITE
http://www.unitedrentals.com