Payroll Analyst

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 Analyst , you'll be responsible for the analysis and audit of payroll processing, reporting for payroll taxes, accounting analysis, meal and rest break compliance, and other strategic planning activities. You'll be our team expert in system management and monitoring. We'll provide the tools, the technology and the support you need to do the job right. You can always expect to be supported by a dedicated management team that will help you achieve your career goals and development.

What You'll Do:

• Payroll auditing for weekly and/or bi-weekly payrolls as well as off-cycle check runs; provide metrics, trending/analysis for various Payroll processes
• Compliance - ensure payroll processes and payments meet federal, state/provincial and local laws and regulations; compile data and report on meal and rest break compliance;
• Provide reports to Accounting; HR; Tax and Finance monthly and as needed
• Payroll system and data uploads/feeds - perform assessments of internal controls and work with Management to increase compliance by developing process improvement ideas; conduct monthly user access audits; maintain multiple holiday calendars within the time tracking system and other similar system related tasks
• Union Compliance - monitor, report and ensure monthly union remittance timeliness; track union benefit expense; compile data for labor cost models as needed and compile data requests for union audits
• Day to day payroll - Assist with process documentation and with employee payroll file maintenance; loading EIB's and assisting with day-to-day processing needs.
• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required, or commensurate experience
• 7+ years of Payroll experience with emphasis on payroll data auditing
• Workday experience strongly preferred
• Multi-state full cycle payroll experience in high volume fast paced environment
• Canadian and union payroll experience a plus
• Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• System/process literacy

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 2026) 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

Explore our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings


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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 View email address on click.appcast.io 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, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.