Payroll Analyst I
republic · United States
POSITION SUMMARY: The Payroll Analyst I supports enterprise payroll operations by processing, auditing, and analyzing payroll for a large, complex, and highly unionized workforce of 40,000+ employees across 150+ collective bargaining agreements (CBAs). The incumbent is responsible for ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and timeliness through detailed data validation, reconciliation, and application of union contracts, as well as federal, state, and local payroll regulations. The Payroll Analyst I serves as a subject matter expert in payroll processing and analysis, partnering cross-functionally with HR Management, Total Rewards, HRIS, and field operations to support labor agreements, resolve payroll issues, and improve payroll processes. The incumbent also contributes to payroll system enhancements through testing and implementation activities while managing high-volume transactions and employee inquiries in a fast-paced environment.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs detailed payroll processing, auditing, and analysis for a large, complex environment encompassing 150+ union agreements and 40,000+ employees.
- Conducts large scale payroll data validation and reconciliation, auditing payroll during each cycle to confirm accuracy of complex deductions and earnings, including LOA, one-time payments, union dues, commissions, PTO, and time reporting.
- Reviews and evaluates CBA ratifications, applying changes to payroll processes to support accurate employee compensation. Analyzes high volume payroll data to ensure compliance with union contracts, internal policies, and regulatory requirements, including support of new or revised labor agreements.
- Works cross functionally with HR Management, Total Rewards, HRIS, Field Management, and other cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on payroll processes and requirements.
- Utilizes advanced Excel skills—including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data queries—to review, reconcile, and validate payroll data. Responds to employee payroll inquiries through ServiceNow.
- Resolves payroll tickets related to time and absence corrections, additional earnings, rate overrides, and other pay adjustments for both on cycle and off cycle payrolls.
- Assists with payroll system enhancements by participating in testing, upgrades, and implementation efforts.
- Responsible for knowledge transfer to other team members and supporting the team.
- Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1-2 years payroll experience, preferable 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- 0 - 2 years of payroll experience including processing payroll in large and complex organizations, leveraging payroll systems (e.g., Workday, ADP, etc.) and utilizing excel for data analysis and reconciliation.
The Payroll Analyst I must be able to work normal business hours during MST.
Pay range $56,400.00 - $77,550/Annually
Please note, our Payroll Analyst I position is not sponsorship eligible.
Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• 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)
• Benefits https://jobs.republicservices.com/us/en/about-us/benefits
• Washington PTO: https://www.republicservices.com/sites/default/files/legacy_documents/Washington-PTO-Table.pdf
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. For any concerns relating to Republic Services’ commitment to equal opportunity employment, you may contact the AWARE Line at 1-866-3-AWARE-4.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.
In 2025, Republic’s total company revenue was $16.6 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $5.3 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.
Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.
Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 42,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.
Our company values guide our daily actions:
- Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.
- Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.
- Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.
- Driven: We deliver results in the right way.
- Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.
We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 5.1 million people in 2024 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.
STRATEGY
Republic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.
We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.
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