Payroll Analyst III

Reynolds American is evolving into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.

To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey. Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

REYNOLDS AMERICAN has an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Analyst III in Wiston-Salem

The Payroll Analyst III supports accurate and timely Operations payroll with a significant focus on benefits‑related transactions—including retroactive benefits—and serves as a trusted resource for employees and management. This role ensures data accuracy, resolves complex payroll inquiries, and contributes to a positive and compliant payroll experience.

• Process bi-weekly Operations payroll and support bi-weekly Trade and monthly payroll processing, ensuring accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled payrolls in compliance with established deadlines.
• Maintain accurate employee tax profiles and process updates related to address changes, job transfers, and other employee status changes.
• Enter, review, and monitor payroll transactions; perform pre- and post-processing audits each pay period to ensure data integrity.
• Review, validate, and correct time and attendance entries. Monitor payroll interfaces including benefits, garnishments, and other system inputs and outputs.
• Execute quarterly and annual payroll-related SOX controls and process quarterly Factory Incentive Plan payments.
• Research, resolve, and communicate payroll-related inquiries to employees and management in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure compliant and accurate payroll processing while safeguarding confidential HR and payroll data.
• Train and serve as backup the UKG Time and Attendance system.

• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a corporate environment supporting 5,000+ exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Experience with SAP Payroll, including Employee Central (EC) Payroll, preferred.
• Working knowledge of timekeeping systems, UKG experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand data flow and system integrations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with experience working directly with employees and external service providers.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience required; payroll certification (FPC or CPP) preferred.
• Proven experience processing multi-state, multi-FEIN payrolls, including knowledge of state tax requirements and reciprocal agreements.

• Proven ability to lead and sustain continuous process improvement initiatives
• Hands‑on experience with employee benefits administration, including pre‑tax and post‑tax deductions and retroactive benefit processing

At Reynolds American, we are committed to our Purpose of creating A Better Tomorrow. This is what drives our people and our passion for innovation.
See what is possible for you at REYNOLDS AMERICAN.

Collaboration and teamwork underpin everything we do here at Reynolds American. We know that collaborating with colleagues is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

The following is a general summary of the competitive compensation and benefit plans we offer:

• 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation.
  • Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent
  • Company contributes an additional three percent to 401(k) whether employee participates or not
• Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package (including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drugs)
• Health Savings Account start‑up contribution for employees who elect the high deductible health plan
• Flexible spending accounts for both Health Care and Dependent Care allowing employee to use pre‑tax…