payroll analyst associate

Starbucks; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition coverage through Starbucks

Job summary

Starbucks is hiring a payroll analyst associate to support payroll operations for 250,000+ partners in the United States and Canada. The role involves assisting with standard and off-cycle payments, ensuring accurate deductions, and supporting payroll initiatives.

Ideal candidates will have multi-state payroll experience, knowledge of garnishments and tax rules, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Excel is preferred, with opportunities to mentor peers.

Qualifications

• Experience with multi-state payroll processing.
• Knowledge of federal/state/local payroll laws and garnishments.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Foundational payroll knowledge including bonuses and special payments.
• Ability to apply business principles to cross-functional projects.
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist payroll analysts in processing payroll for U.S. and Canada, including special payments and off-cycle processing.
• Review and monitor payroll forms, deductions, wage attachments, and withholding certificates.
• Support the team in achieving payroll processing objectives.

Skills

Multi-State payroll processing

Federal/State/Local payroll

Garnishment knowledge

Analytical problem solving

Payroll systems (SAP)

Accounting systems (Oracle)

Microsoft Excel

Mentor/train peers

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Attention to detail

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Now Brewing – payroll analyst associate! #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.

As a Starbucks payroll analyst associate, you will support payroll to enable accurate and timely payment of our 250,000+ partners in the United States and Canada. You will follow best practices and support technology enhancements and may provide training to other team members.

As a payroll analyst associate, you will…

• Assists payroll analysts in the processing of payroll for U.S. and Canada including payments that require special processing, bonus payouts, correction of hours, and validating and mailing of off cycle payments.


• Review, edits, and monitors various payroll forms and other miscellaneous employee deductions into the payroll system including wage attachments and withholding certificates


• Supports team in accomplishing the organization’s payroll processing objectives

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.

We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week.

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

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