Payroll Specialist

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carteru2019s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carteru2019s, OshKosh Bu2019gosh, SkipHop 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 YOUu2019LL MAKE AN IMPACT: We are a market leader in baby and childrenu2019s apparel and are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our growing payroll team. This role is responsible for processing weekly and biweekly payrolls, auditing payroll data, and supporting employees with payroll-related inquiries. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comer-focused, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This role reports into the Payroll Manager based in our Atlanta GA corporate office. Payroll Processing u2013 60% uf02d Process payrolls timely and accurately in accordance to established deadlines. uf02d Ensure accurate calculations of wages, bonuses, expenses, commissions, garnishments, benefit deductions, and taxes. uf02d Analyze Workday audit reports for payroll processing and reconcile payroll accordingly. uf02d Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or concerns within established SLA. uf02d Maintain and document all payroll transactions uf02d Preparing Workday payroll reports for management and auditing purposes. Legal Compliance and Internal Controls u2013 20% uf02d Collaborate with third-party vendor or internal finance teams to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting and filings (W-2s, 941s, returns remittances etc.). uf02d Work with 3rd party vendor for all garnishment processing and reconciliations. uf02d Provide support for internal and external payroll related audits uf02d Ensures maximum compliance with local, state, federal and provincial laws and regulations uf02d Analyze and enhance current payroll practices for improved efficiency and accuracy. uf02d Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to follow complex oral and written instructions Process Improvement & Documentation u2013 20% uf02d Utilize Workday reporting for quarterly and year end reconciliation and complete respective tax adjustments. uf02d Maintain up-to-date payroll standard operating procedures (SOPs) and ensure documentation aligns with current workflows. uf02d Support compliance initiatives by ensuring process documentation meets audit and regulatory requirements. WEu2019D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF: Must have: uf02d 2-4 years of payroll work experience in a high-volume processing environment uf02d Workday experience uf02d Knowledge of accounting related to payroll processing uf02d Experience with managing vendor payroll and tax dashboards (OSV, UKG, ADP, Sales Force) Preferred skills and experience: uf02d Bacheloru2019s degree in finance, accounting or business highly preferred uf02d Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and payroll systems. uf02d Effective and timely communication, both verbal and written uf02d Strong attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work autonomously uf02d Self-motivated, effectively achieves team goals uf02d Strong ability to multi-task uf02d Excellent team player who works well in a collaborative environment uf02d Ability to work effectively with external and internal partners uf02d Experience with international payroll (Canada, Mexico, Hong Kong, India, Cambodia) OUR TEAM MEMBERS: uf02d Lead Courageously: Have a strong sense of personal values that align with our Company values uf02d Collaborates Broadly: Build cooperation, trust, and thrive in a consensus driven environment uf02d Customer Focus: Proactively seek opportunities to leverage data and fact-based insights to serve customers and/or internal clients uf02d Drive Growth: Set aggressive goals and implement plans precisely uf02d Cultivates Innovation: Respectfully challenge the u201cweu2019ve always done it this wayu201d mentality and explore new ways to achieve desired outcomes MAKE A CAREER AT CARTERu2019S: uf02d Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carteru2019s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess. NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties described may be changed or reassigned at the discretion of management, and the employee may be required to perform duties that 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._

Created: 2026-01-09