Payroll Tax Analyst

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do.

There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's. HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT: We are a market leader in baby and children’s apparel and are looking for an experienced Payroll Tax Analyst to join our payroll team. This role is responsible for end‑to‑end payroll tax compliance across multiple U.

S. jurisdictions, including tax agency registrations, unemployment insurance (SUI) rate management, and ongoing partnership with third‑party tax vendors. This is a highly hands‑on role requiring deep payroll tax knowledge, strong follow‑through, and the ability to independently manage complex tax activities, audits, and projects.

The ideal candidate is detail‑oriented, analytical, and thrives in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment. This is a hybrid position based in Atlanta, GA and reports into the Payroll Director in our Buckhead office on a hybrid work schedule.

###experience### WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU IF: Must have: - 5+ years of payroll

###experience### in a high‑volume environment - 3+ years of U.S. payroll tax

###experience### in a multi‑state environment - Hands‑on

###experience### with tax agency registrations, SUI rate management, and payroll tax adjustments - Strong understanding of employer payroll tax reporting

###requirements### (W‑2, 941, SUI, local taxes) -

###Experience### working with third‑party tax vendors (OSV, ADP, UKG, etc.) -

###Experience### with Workday Payroll or similar systems - High attention to detail with the ability to work independently - Clear verbal and written communication

###skills### - Knowledge of accounting related to payroll processing - Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business and or payroll certificates preferred Preferred

###skills### and experience: -

###Experience### working with payroll tax vendors (e.g., ADP SmartCompliance, Equifax, Bloomberg) - US and Canada payroll processing

###experience### - Knowledge of payroll tax for U.S. territories or Canadian jurisdictions a plus -

###Experience### managing Pennsylvania local taxes and PSD setup - Exposure to SUI audits and rate protests - Advanced Excel and reporting

###skills### - Strong organizational

###skills### with the ability to manage multiple priorities - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and payroll systems - Self-motivated and capable of balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while effectively achieving team goals - Strong cross-functional collaboration

###skills### with a continuous improvement mindset - Team player who works well in a collaborative environment MAKE A CAREER AT CARTER’S: - Career Development: Success starts from within, and we have several paths from which you can choose to enhance your career evolution. From Carter’s University to Toastmasters to mentorship programs and more, we encourage you to utilize these tools to elevate your professional prowess.

###JOB DESCRIPTION### IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE. THE

###DUTIES### DESCRIBED MAY BE CHANGED OR REASSIGNED AT THE DISCRETION OF MANAGEMENT, AND THE EMPLOYEE MAY BE REQUIRED TO PERFORM

###DUTIES### THAT ARE NOT LISTED IN THE JOB DESCRIPTION. Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an

###equal opportunity### employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We’ve become an industry leader by providing quality – from the clothing we sell to the careers we offer our team.

Shared values have paved the way to our success. We nurture inclusive work environments for everyone. We invest in our teams with training and development programs to help them build their skills.

We succeed together; everyone is welcome to grow in many ways. We’ve kept our close-knit warmth since our founding.

###the opportunity### to work with colleagues who often become fast, lifelong friends while making new connections and sharing memorable experiences. Caring, teamwork, flexibility, and growth are what make us different. What’s not to love?