**PAYROLL SUPPORT ANALYST - TIME** **JOB SUMMARY:** The Payroll Support Analyst position is responsible for supporting the timekeeping application by providing support to timekeepers, supervisors and managers across companies. The team provides customer service, time related guidance of time entry for new hires, terminations, system transfers, rehires, and other timekeeping functions related to company policies and FLSA standards. This position provides additional support for system issues, system upgrades, and regression testing. **JOB REQUIREMENTS:** **Job Experience and Education** + Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Communications, Information Systems or related field + Minimum 3-5 years' work experience in payroll, customer service, analytics and/or timekeeping support. Oracle Time and Attendance strongly desired + Experience with interpreting benefit policies related to time entry desired + Experience with applying Labor laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act desired + Experience processing and analyzing union contracts and time records for union employees strongly desired **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** + Must be analytical, detail oriented, process driven, and comfortable with a highly structured team environment + Knowledge of payroll, timekeeping, and HR systems – as well as vendor systems and interfaces + Ability to handle multiple tasks, processes and projects timely and accurately + Proficiency required in desktop applications including Microsoft Office + Must possess excellent customer service skills along with the ability to anticipate problems or concerns, and demonstrate a strong track record of effectively resolving complex problems and responding in a timely manner + Ability to successfully deal with challenging customers and support difficult situations while delivering exceptional customer service is a key attribute of this position **Behavioral Attributes** + Models Our Values of Superior Performance, Act with Integrity and Intentional Inclusion. + Ethical Behavior: Is widely trusted; deals fairly and ethically with everyone; presents facts in an honest and direct manner; maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information. + Innovation: Looks for ways to improve workplace effectiveness; solicits the creative ideas of others; efficiently works within budget and time constraints; exhibits willingness to work out of comfort zone. + Diversity: Values differences in people; understands different perspectives and frames of reference; recognizes the link between diversity and organizational success and supports an inclusive workplace. + Customer Focus: Dedicated to meeting expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; maintains effective relationships across organizations. + Teamwork: Communicates openly and values honesty; listens to others; works with others toward common goals. Willing to work weekends and excess straight time as needed. **MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:** + Partner with other teams within Payroll Services, HR Service Center, and other organizations across the system in order to achieve time sensitive processing deadlines + Ensure the accurate and timely processing of team reports and payroll functions + Operate in compliance with federal, state, and company guidelines + Participate, as part of a team, in job rotation/rotating roles + Provide process and system support + Utilize effective communications and networking to maintain a team environment Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com . Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process. Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law. Job Identification: 9662 Job Category: Accounting & Auditing Job Schedule: Full time Company: Southern Company Services