Job Description

We are seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our payroll team, utilizing Workday Payroll. In this role, you’ll ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll and related accounting activities, contributing to smooth operations and a positive experience for our associates. You’ll bring expertise in payroll processes, a strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations, and a commitment to data integrity.

At FBIN, we value team members who can Think Fast by analyzing data to improve payroll performance and ensure compliance; Work It Together by collaborating with departments across the company on payroll-related initiatives and projects; and Make the Hard Call by ensuring payroll accuracy and resolving discrepancies with sound judgment and care.

Position Location: This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule based out of Deerfield, IL. Effective mid-2025, Fortune Brands will transition to a new world-class campus in Deerfield, bringing together associates from across our U.S. offices, brands, and functions. The campus will offer vibrant workspaces for collaboration, along with amenities for dining, onsite daycare, fitness, and recreation.

What you will be doing:

• Support the processing of weekly and bi-weekly payroll inputs and payments.
• Reconcile payroll taxes using ADP Smart Compliance and resolve submission discrepancies.
• Reconcile and process weekly integrations and third-party payments, including net pay, taxes, and garnishments.
• Process compensation for highly compensated employees, including stock and non-qualified payments, ensuring tax compliance at state and federal levels.
• Analyze payroll-related expenses (e.g., labor, benefits, taxes) to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• dentify and support process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Collaborate on cross-departmental project teams, including payroll support for acquisitions and business transitions.
• Assist with the implementation of new payroll procedures and projects aligned with business or regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• 3+ experience processing multi-state payroll utilizing Workday Payroll Module.
• Experience with time and attendance systems (Workday and UKG Pro/UKG Dimensions).
• Working experience with payroll taxes at the federal, state, and local levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel (V-lookup and pivot tables).

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $60,000 USD - $75,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. To support our efforts, we invite you to voluntarily share your gender, ethnicity, and veteran status. This information is confidential and helps us ensure an inclusive hiring process and improve our diversity initiatives.

Reasonable Accommodations:

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.

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