Now Brewing – Payroll Professionals! #tobeapartnerFrom the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company . One that not only celebrated coffee and its rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing and supporting partners who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.As a Starbucks payroll analyst, you will ensure our 250,000+ partners in the United States and Canada are paid timely and accurately. You also provide training to other team members, follow best practices and support technology enhancements.As a payroll analyst, you will:
Prepare paychecks that require special processing including bonus payouts, correction of hours, off cycle batch processing, applying appropriate overtime rules, deductions, benefits, and accruals.
Lend cross functional support to PRO projects and initiatives including defining business requirements, writing test scripts, and identifying impacted population.
Ensuring courteous and professional follow up, research, respond, and resolve incoming phone calls, emails, and cases from the call tracking system in a timely manner.
Identify areas that need to be monitored or analyzed on a consistent basis. Anticipate and prepare for potential issues and recommend resolutions. Report payroll processing and system issues as appropriate.
Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements. Lead cross functional teams in resolving process concerns and developing new processes. Maintain process documentation, validating policies and procedures against State and Provincial laws. Participate in periodic internal auditing of key responsibilities.
Perform payroll reconciliation for assigned cycles including validation of hours, earnings, tax deductions, and employee deductions.
We’d love to hear from people with:
Multi-State payroll processing preferred
Preferred experience in Federal/State/Local or Provincial labor payroll, garnishment, and tax law
Analytical and problem-solving skills
Foundational understanding of payroll including garnishments, bonus payments and special payments
Ability to apply knowledge of business principles and practices to achieve successful outcomes in cross-functional projects and activities
Ability to balance multiple priorities, effectively manage time, and meet deadlines
Basic skills preferred in payroll systems (specifically SAP), accounting systems (specifically Oracle), Microsoft Suite (Excel, Project, PowerPoint, etc.). Ability to analyze problems and provide solutions.
Emerging analytical and technical skills with attention to detail and execution with the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology and support process improvements
Ability to mentor and train peers
As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have 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. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity and expression, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law.We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com .