Analyst-Payroll

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Payroll Tax Analyst — Trane Technologies

Position Summary:

Trane Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical, and forward-thinking Payroll Tax Analyst to join our team. This role is responsible for supporting payroll tax operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, and helping drive process improvements across payroll tax activities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a continuous improvement mindset, and a passion for innovation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage payroll tax processes, including tax setup, withholding, reporting, reconciliation, and remittance activities.

Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and regulations.

Support payroll tax filings, amendments, notices, and agency correspondence in a timely and accurate manner.

Research and resolve payroll tax discrepancies, employee tax issues, and jurisdictional questions.

Partner with payroll, HR, finance, and external vendors to support accurate tax treatment and reporting.

Maintain and validate payroll tax data in Workday and ADP SmartCompliance.

Perform audits, account reconciliations, and balancing activities related to payroll tax filings and general ledger impacts.

Develop reports, analyze trends, and identify risks or opportunities for improvement using advanced Excel skills.

Recommend and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and innovative solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Assist with year-end payroll tax activities, including W-2 review and related reconciliation processes.

Document procedures and maintain strong internal controls to support compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience in payroll tax, payroll operations, or a related compliance/accounting function.

Hands-on experience with Workday and ADP SmartCompliance is required.

Advanced Excel skills required, including data analysis, reconciliations, pivot tables, lookups, and working with large datasets.

Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and compliance practices.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.

Demonstrated interest in innovation, process improvement, and finding better ways of working.

Preferred Characteristics

Curious and proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes.

Comfortable identifying inefficiencies and proposing practical solutions.

Strong systems aptitude and interest in leveraging technology to streamline payroll tax operations.

Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic environment.

Committed to accuracy, compliance, and continuous learning.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

$56,300.00 - $101,394.99

Compensation Type:

Salary

Incentive Eligible:

No

Sales Commission Eligible:

No

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes  up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. 
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.    

Disclaimer:  Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

No

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.