Serving the needs of all families with young children,Carter's Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter's, OshKosh B'gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT:We are a market leader in baby and children's apparel and are looking for an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst to join our payroll team. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end payroll tax compliance across multiple U.S. jurisdictions, including tax agency registrations, unemployment insurance (SUI) rate management, and ongoing partnership with third‑party tax vendors. This is a highly hands‑on role requiring deep payroll tax knowledge, strong follow‑through, and the ability to independently manage complex tax activities, audits, and projects. The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. This is a hybrid position based in Atlanta, GA and reports into the Payroll Director in our Buckhead office on a hybrid work schedule.Payroll Processing – 60%Partner with payroll team to ensure accurate tax setup and ongoing maintenance in WorkdayManage federal, state, and local payroll tax cases through OSV, including research, resolution, and follow‑upMonitor and maintain payroll tax registrations, working with state agencies and vendor as neededPerform employee tax audits, focusing on live‑vs‑work state setup and multi‑state taxation accuracyPrepare, review, and reconcile tax data for payroll runs; ensure accurate tax withholding and reportingResearch and process payroll tax adjustments as neededRespond to employee and internal partner inquiries related to payroll tax issues within established SLAsSupport payroll processing through tax audits, validations, and issue resolutionLegal Compliance and Internal Controls – 20%Support quarterly and year-end payroll tax reconciliations and filings, including W-2s, 941s, 940s, and other IRS/state formsOwn preparation of audit documentation for internal controls and external auditsAssist with registration and compliance tracking across all applicable jurisdictionsPartner with HR, Legal, and Finance to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax lawsSupport audits related to unemployment insurance and payroll tax complianceEnsure SOX compliance for tax processes and maintain accurate, audit‑ready recordsProcess Improvement & Documentation – 20%Maintain and update tax‑related standard operating procedures (SOPs)Continuously improve tax processes, partnering with payroll, finance, and vendor teams to drive efficiencyMonitor legislative and regulatory changes that impact payroll tax and ensure complianceLeverage Workday reporting and tools to streamline tax reconciliation and documentationUS and Canada payroll processing experienceWE'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF:Must have:5+ years of payroll experience in a high‑volume environment3+ years of U.S. payroll tax experience in a multi‑state environmentHands‑on experience with tax agency registrations, SUI rate management, and payroll tax adjustmentsStrong understanding of employer payroll tax reporting requirements (W‑2, 941, SUI, local taxes)Experience working with third‑party tax vendors (OSV, ADP, UKG, etc.)Experience with Workday Payroll or similar systemsHigh attention to detail with the ability to work independentlyClear verbal and written communication skillsKnowledge of accounting related to payroll processingBachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or Business and or payroll certificates preferredPreferred skills and experience:Experience working with payroll tax vendors (e.g., ADP SmartCompliance, Equifax, Bloomberg)US and Canada payroll processing experienceKnowledge of payroll tax for U.S. territories or Canadian jurisdictions a plusExperience managing Pennsylvania local taxes and PSD setupExposure to SUI audits and rate protestsAdvanced Excel and reporting skillsStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple prioritiesProficient in Microsoft Office Suite and payroll systemsSelf‑motivated and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment while effectively achieving team goalsStrong cross‑functional collaboration skills with a continuous improvement mindset - Team player who works well in a collaborative environmentNOTE: THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. THE DUTIES DESCRIBED MAY BE CHANGED ORREASSIGNED AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, AND THE EMPLOYEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM DUTIESTHAT ARE NOT LISTED IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION.Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.#J-18808-Ljbffr
