Payroll Business Analyst B3

Job Description Summary:

Requires in-depth knowledge and experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services. Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions. Works independently, receives minimal guidance. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.

Job Summary:

The Payroll Business Analyst reports to the Payroll Processing and Integrations Manager.  He/she will work directly with the other payroll staff and other functional analysts as needed to support the department. He/she provides reporting support for various business units and adhoc requests. He/she will work directly with the other payroll staff and other functional analysts as needed to support the department.

Major Responsibilities:

Develop policies and procedures to ensure adherence to internal controls, GAAP, and federal and state regulations.

Lead or participate in cross-functional projects with internal and external business partners.

Identify areas of improvement and provide requirements/solutions related to payroll as well as the payroll processing procedures for continuous improvement of the payroll department’s efficiency and effectiveness.

Effectively and proactively educate staff, business partners and employees on payroll related policies and procedures.

Query/report development

Review system audit reports and research any disconnects, coordinate resolution of disconnect with the appropriate individuals / teams

Provides reporting support for various business units and adhoc requests when approved.

Effectively participates on project teams

Key Competencies:

Knowledge of Federal, State and Local tax and payroll regulations in a multi-state organization and Federal and State wage and hour laws (FLSA).

Thorough knowledge of the end-to-end Payroll processes and service delivery model.

Strong analytical abilities, including the ability to identify and communicate trends.

Proven ability to build/maintain effective professional relationships and partnerships with all levels of the Company and third-party service providers.

Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and pressure situations and meet defined timelines.

Proven competencies, particularly in communications, presentations, multi-jurisdictional payroll, analysis and related decision-making, problem solving.

Excellent communication skills, time management, organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills

Communication skills including ability to communicate with remote work force across North America.

Strong work ethic focused on producing results and adding value to the team and company.

Ability to work in a team environment and establishes strong working relationship with peers.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting or finance or equivalent combination of education and experience

5+ years of experience in payroll function in a complex, multi-state organization to include processing, payroll tax, timekeeping, wage garnishments, system implementation, reporting, and general ledger.

Experience in Workday Payroll Management System

Proficient skills with Microsoft Office applications

Experience with comprehensive outsourced payroll model preferred.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Shift:

10-Day 8-Hr (United States of America)

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

U.S. Salary Range:

$78,000.00 - $107,500.00

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.