Payroll Specialist (Charlotte, NC)

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

As a Payroll Specialist, you''ll be an expert in processing nonexempt/exempt/union payroll and time entry associated with new hires, rehires, promotions, rate increases, tax information, employee deductions, direct deposits, bonuses, paid time off transactions, and garnishments. We will provide the tools, the technology and the support you need to do the job right. You will always be supported by our dedicated management team that will help you achieve your career goals.

**This role is hybrid in Charlotte, NC corporate office**

What You'll Do:

• Process/control the timely and accurate payroll input through the HR/Payroll/Time & Attendance systems

• Ensure Federal and State labor regulations are followed

• Ensure all schedules/deadlines established in order to effectively and efficiently process payroll are adhered to

• Ensure department/union payroll output is prepared and delivered according to URI established schedules

• Identify and notify branch management of missing time punches from the time and attendance system

• Review/respond to both internal/external customer service inquiries within department-set guidelines

• Ensure only authorized forms/information and controls which adhere to URI’s Policies and Procedures/Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements are used to input/process through HR/Payroll

• Maintain confidentiality of all employee information

• Maintain copies of all source material used to process changes according to Federal and URI filing/storage requirements

• Ensure applicable users are assigned/terminated timely within payroll employee self-service application

• Run ad hoc reports to support department and customer needs

• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Associates degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is strongly preferred.

• Minimum 2-4 years of payroll processing experience in a high transaction processing environment

• Experience with outsourced payroll applications/multi-state processing

• Excellent communication skills

• Customer service orientated

• Good organizational skills and a sense of urgency

• Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, & Outlook

Why join us?

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2023) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave

• United Compassion Fund

• Employee Discount Program

• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities

• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)

• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)

• Paid Sick Leave

• An inclusive and welcoming culture

Learn more about our full US benefit offerings here.

United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email careers@ur.com for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.