About the position
Now Brewing - Payroll Analyst Lead (Hybrid-US/ Seattle) ! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. The payroll analyst lead will support, develop and improve the processes that enable accurate and timely payment of our 250K+ U.S. & Canada partners. They will lead a team of payroll seniors, analysts, or associates in the weekly processing of payroll, evaluate complex payroll issues, ensure appropriate controls are followed, provide training to other team members, and will promote best practices and technology advancement.
Responsibilities
• Identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiencies through audits and reconciliations for all aspects of payroll processing.
• Develop training/communication to deploy process improvements.
• Support management in accomplishing the organization’s payroll processing objectives.
• Serve as a change agent to promote best practices and technological advancements.
• Assist with mentoring and training of payroll analysts and associates.
Requirements
• Multi-state/Provincial full cycle payroll processing, including time entry to general ledger entry.
• Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail and execution.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing technology and identify, evaluate, and implement process improvements.
• Foundational understanding of payroll including garnishments, bonus payments, special payments, and payroll taxes for US (required) and Canada (preferred).
• Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
• Strong customer skills with consistent follow-through and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and coach peers and other partners.
Benefits
• Access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
• Access to short-term and long-term disability.
• Paid parental leave.
• Family expansion reimbursement.
• Paid vacation from date of hire.
• Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked).
• Eight paid holidays and two personal days per year.
• Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.
• Discounted company stock program (S.I.P.).
• Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock).
• Incentivized emergency savings and financial well-being tools.
• 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program.
• Student loan management resources and access to other educational opportunities.
• Access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.