• Oversee and process full‑cycle payroll on a bi-weekly basis, including review, auditing, approval, and submission. • Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time in compliance with company policies and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. • Review and approve payroll timecards, pay adjustments, deductions, earnings codes, and leave balances. • Calculate, maintain, and reconcile payroll control totals to ensure accuracy across payroll cycles and reports. • Issue and reconcile manual payroll checks for off‑cycle or non‑standard payments as needed. • Ensure compliance with federal and state wage and hour laws, including overtime, exempt/non-exempt classifications, minimum wage, and paycheck timing requirements. • Reconcile gross wages, withholdings, and employer taxes for weekly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting. • Coordinate quarterly and annual tax filings, including W-2 preparation and distribution. • Partner with Finance and third-party vendors to reconcile payroll tax filings, fringe benefit reporting, and audit requests. • Reconcile payroll withholdings related to fringe benefits for corporate and regulatory reporting. • Serve as primary Payroll administrator for our HRIS, including payroll processing, reporting, and system configuration support. • Support payroll‑related system upgrades, new earnings/deduction setup, and process improvements. • Maintain payroll records and documentation related to timekeeping, pay eligibility, and leaves. • Investigate and resolve payroll variances, discrepancies, and employee inquiries in a timely manner. • Supervise, train, and cross‑train payroll staff to ensure coverage, consistency, and adherence to procedures. • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes and controls. • Collaborate with HR, Benefits, Accounting, and Operations to ensure payroll accuracy related to employee lifecycle events. • Escalate complex or uncommon issues to senior leadership or systems partners as appropriate.

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 Manages and leads payroll tax administration, payroll tax compliance, and related control frameworks, providing both hands-on execution and strategic guidance to key stakeholders, with primary focus on North America and enterprise impact. This role serves as the payroll tax subject matter expert and escalated payroll compliance authority, owning payroll tax registrations, regulatory change management, vendor accountability, and payroll-related SOX and compliance controls. Operating in a player–coach model, the role combines deep technical expertise with direct execution, ensuring payroll tax and payroll practices are accurate, compliant, auditable, and continuously improving. The role also owns payroll compliance governance beyond tax, covering payroll practices that impact statutory, regulatory, and financial reporting obligations. This role is open to candidates located anywhere within the United States Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions) - Payroll Tax Administration & Execution: Manage payroll tax administration, policies, and processes, providing strategic and technical guidance to local payroll teams. Personally execute and oversee payroll tax activities, including registrations, de-registrations, account closures, notices, and jurisdictional maintenance. Maintain payroll tax rates and configurations, including inquiries, updates, validations, and continuous improvements. Serve as the primary escalation point for complex payroll tax inquiries, disputes, and complaints. Further, responsible for Payroll Practices & Specialized Tax Areas: Manage the taxability and setup of new earning and deduction codes. - Administer audit and validation processes for supplemental compensation payments and work/home location changes to ensure correct state and local withholding. Oversee payroll tax obligations related to non-qualified compensation plans, ensuring compliance with applicable taxation rules and regulations. - Payroll Tax Strategy, SME & Regulatory Change: Tax and Payroll Controls Subject Matter Expert: Act as the enterprise payroll tax & payroll controls subject matter expert, advising on payroll tax law, regulatory changes, and compliance requirements. Stay current on global, federal, state, and local payroll tax laws and industry trends; assess impacts and ensure changes are implemented accurately and timely. Contribute to the design and execution of payroll tax administration strategies and consult on payroll tax data analysis and performance metrics. Lead payroll tax initiatives tied to organizational changes, including M&A, new entity setup, and geographic expansion. - Vendor & Agency Management: Liaise with external payroll service providers and tax agencies to ensure smooth operations, compliance, and timely resolution of issues. Own accountability for vendor-delivered payroll tax services, including filings, payments, amendments, and year-end activities. Drive issue resolution, root cause analysis, and corrective actions related to vendor errors or service gaps. Demonstrated experience in remediating complex, multi-state/multi-national payroll tax issues including root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions. Manage and enforce service level agreements (SLAs) with payroll vendors, holding them accountable for performance, accuracy, and timely delivery of services. Deep understanding of internal control frameworks and their application in a payroll environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions - Audit, Reconciliation & Assurance: Lead payroll tax audits and support broader payroll compliance audits; resolve discrepancies and inquiries. Reconcile payroll tax accounts and ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and timely submission of payroll-related data. Perform periodic audits and reconciliations of payroll tax data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Monitor audit outcomes, control performance, and operational metrics to drive continuous improvement. Skills and Minimum Experience Required - Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent - 8+ years of progressive experience in payroll / employment tax, payroll compliance, or a similar role - Strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax regulations. Exposure to global payroll tax a plus - Hands on experience supporting payroll tax audits, reconciliations, and compliance controls - Working knowledge of payroll related SOX controls, internal controls, or audit environment - Experience managing or partnering with external payroll and tax service providers, including issue resolution and service accountability - Ability to interpret regulatory changes and drive timely, accurate implementation within payroll systems and processes - Experience with SAP Employee Central Payroll or similar enterprise payroll platforms preferred - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Payroll certification desired (CPP or FPC) - Bilingual in Spanish is considered a plus - Collaborative team player - Critical thinking and problem-solving skills - Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines - Proficient in MS Office and payroll software - Deep understanding of internal control frameworks and their application in a payroll environment. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proven ability to perform root cause analysis and implement effective solutions The range for this position is $83,300.00 to 150,000. 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. 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• 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 payroll tax calculations and filings • Provide support to employees for payroll-related questions and issues • Help to maintain compliance with payroll laws and regulations

• Collaborate with the Payroll Operations team to deliver accurate and compliant payroll tax processes. • Ensure compliance with local, regional, and country-specific payroll tax regulations, staying updated on changes and implementing necessary adjustments. • Assist with payroll tax filings, reconciliations, and calculations to ensure accuracy and timeliness. • Respond to payroll tax-related inquiries from internal teams, customers, and tax authorities. • Support the resolution of payroll tax discrepancies, coordinating with stakeholders to ensure accurate outcomes. • Contribute to process improvements by identifying inefficiencies in tax workflows and recommending solutions. • Maintain documentation of payroll tax processes, procedures, and compliance requirements. • Assist in preparing reports and analyses for payroll tax audits and internal reviews. • Act as a subject matter expert on payroll tax issues, providing guidance to the Payroll Operations team as needed.