Role Description This position is part of the City’s realignment initiative within the Public Safety Service Area and will play an important role in helping shape how these services operate moving forward. We encourage you to apply and be part of this transformative effort. This position is responsible for performing a variety of timekeeping and payroll functions for the Public Safety bureaus, primarily supporting the Portland Police Bureau (PPB). The other internal customers for Public Safety include: - Portland Bureau of Emergency Management (PBEM) - Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) - Bureau of Emergency Communications (BOEC) As a PPB Timekeeper, you will: - Maintain pay and human resources records, including entering data into payroll, timekeeping, and/or human resources systems. - Ensure compliance with relevant labor contracts provisions (with support and training). - Audit timesheets for accuracy according to City of Portland rules and FLSA policies. - Respond to questions or issues brought forward by employees. - Research and resolve payroll errors. - Communicate with staff to resolve any discrepancies. - Maintain the FMLA spreadsheet, process timesheets as per designation notice parameters, and track claim expirations. - Run and review payroll retro reports to verify retro payments and overpayments. - Address any issues and complete overpayment forms for employees. - Provide strong attention to detail & manage a dynamic workload in a fast-paced environment. - Work independently with limited assistance and supervision. - Manage workflow to meet strict payroll deadlines. - Assist with ad hoc requests and miscellaneous inquiries. Qualifications - Solutions Oriented: Uses strong communication skills to work with your team to create, implement, and document solutions. - Detail Oriented: Maintains a consistent level of attention to detail across different tasks and projects. - Adaptable: Able to work as a team to accomplish a task and autonomously at times. - Emotionally Intelligent: Motivated, passionate, team-oriented, and empathetic. - Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done. - Someone who values Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts to guide and inform your work. - Discreet: Practices good judgment-related sensitive matters and values confidentiality. Requirements - Applicants must be full or part-time, permanent, temporary (does NOT include contract workers), limited-term or seasonal/casual City of Portland employees by the closing date of this announcement OR must have an effective lay-off date with recall eligibility (See HRAR 7.06) from the City of Portland within 24 months of the opening date of this announcement. - Experience utilizing an integrated financial system, such as SAP or a similar system, to implement timekeeping rules and procedures. - Experience and skill in accurately inputting, reviewing, and deciphering detailed data preferably across multiple systems. - Experience effectively managing a high volume of detailed data in a time sensitive environment. - Experience using tact and discretion in dealing with confidential and sensitive information. - Ability and willingness to learn a variety of labor contracts, rules, and regulations and implement standard operating procedures. - Ability to successfully pass an in-depth background investigation. Benefits - Full time, regular position. - Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm. Alternate schedule may be available. - Work Location: Primarily remote with onsite work as needed – location TBD. - This position is or may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

• Provide advanced payroll expertise and operational leadership within Pearson’s global payroll organisation. • Support U.S. payroll operations across multiple entities and jurisdictions. • Collaborate closely with HR, Tax, Finance, IT, and external vendors to deliver accurate and compliant outcomes. • Serve as a senior subject-matter expert for U.S. payroll, supporting complex scenarios including tax research, wage and hour interpretation, and compliance-related issue resolution. • Independently manage payroll complexity for large, hourly, and seasonal employee populations, particularly during peak payroll cycles. • Collaborate with Tax, HR, Finance, IT, and external payroll vendors to resolve escalations and ensure accurate, compliant payroll outcomes. • Proactively identify payroll risks, inefficiencies, and recurring issues, applying sound judgment and documenting rationale where ambiguity exists. • Contribute to process improvements, documentation, and standard operating procedures that clarify expectations and strengthen payroll controls. • Support audits, year-end activities, and ad-hoc reviews with strong analytical rigor and attention to detail.

• Assist in processing payroll data for employees • Help maintain accurate employee records • Verify and reconcile employee data, including salaries, hours worked, and deductions • Assist with Australian payroll tax calculations and filings • Provide support to employees for payroll-related questions and issues • Help to maintain compliance with Australian payroll laws and regulations

Acuity Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting (ABL) and Acuity Intelligent Spaces (AIS), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and an audio, video and control platform. We focus on customer outcomes and drive growth and productivity to increase market share and deliver superior returns. We look to aggressively deploy capital to grow the business and to enter attractive new verticals. Acuity Inc. is based in Atlanta, Georgia, with operations across North America, Europe and Asia. The Company is powered by approximately 13,000 dedicated and talented associates. Visit us at www.acuityinc.com. Work location: - This position may be based anywhere in the United States and includes travel as part of the responsibilities. Job Summary The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for executing accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing for the organization. This role serves as a payroll subject matter expert, ensuring data integrity, maintaining strong internal controls, and partnering with HR, Finance, and operational teams to support a seamless associate experience. The Senior Payroll Analyst also contributes to ongoing process improvement, technology optimization, and payroll reporting to support business operations and HR Shared Services (HRSS) goals. This role is open to candidates located anywhere within the United States Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) Payroll Processing & Operations - Manage the full payroll cycle with a high degree of independence, ensuring payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with applicable wage and hour requirements. - Review and evaluate payroll data, including hours, earnings, deductions, retro pay, and special payments; identify issues, determine appropriate corrections, and resolve discrepancies. - Evaluate payroll exceptions and make decisions regarding off‑cycle payrolls and pay adjustments, considering compliance risk, operational impact, and employee experience. - Interpret and apply payroll‑related tax, benefits, and garnishment requirements, addressing non‑routine or complex situations and recommending appropriate solutions. - Maintain oversight of employee pay records and payroll system data, approving corrections and improvements to support accuracy, consistency, and compliance. - Act as a payroll subject matter resource, providing guidance to HR, Finance, and management on payroll practices and related compliance considerations. Compliance, Controls & Audit - Ensure payroll operations adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations. - Maintain and document payroll controls in alignment with SOX and internal audit requirements. - Prepare audit support and reconciliations, and regulatory filings. - Monitor Prepare for legislation changes and recommend required updates. Reporting, Reconciliation & Analytics - Prepare and analyze payroll reports for HR, Finance, and leadership. - Reconcile payroll results, identify discrepancies, and perform root-cause analysis. - Support year-end activities including W-2 validation, tax balancing, and reporting. - Provide insights and recommendations based on payroll trends and data. Systems, Process Optimization & Projects - Partner with HRIS and HRSS teams on system enhancements, configuration updates, and testing. - Improve payroll processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and associate experience. - Support implementation of new technology, automation, or workflow changes. - Contribute to payroll documentation, SOP updates, and knowledge management. Customer Service, Collaboration & Stakeholder Support - Serve as an escalation point for complex payroll inquiries from associates and HR partners. - Work closely with HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, Workforce Management, and Finance teams. - Provide training, guidance, and support to HRSS colleagues on payroll procedures Skills and Minimum Experience Required - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field preferred. - 4+ years of payroll processing experience in a mid-to-large organization. - Strong understanding of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, and multi-state payroll. - Experience with Workday, SAP, UKG, ADP, or similar platforms strongly preferred. - Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. - High proficiency in Excel and payroll reconciliation techniques. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Ability to handle sensitive and confidential data. - Excellent communication and customer service skills. - Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment. - CPP or equivalent certification preferred; multilingual ability (Spanish or French) a plus. - Occassional travel The range for this position is $85,000 to $125,000. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location. Acuity offers generous benefits including health care, dental coverage, vision plans, 401K benefits, and commissions/incentive compensation depending on the role. For a list of our benefits, click here. We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Please click here and here for more information.   Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities:  As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000, select option 4.  Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.    Any unsolicited resumes sent to Acuity Inc. from a third party, such as an Agency recruiter, including unsolicited resumes sent to an Acuity Inc. mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Acuity Inc. employees, or to Acuity Inc. resume database will be considered Acuity Inc. property. Acuity Inc. will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.   Acuity Inc. will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. This includes any Agency that is an approved/engaged vendor, but does not have the appropriate approvals to be engaged on a search. E-Verify Participation Poster e-verify.gov eeoc.gov