Payroll Analyst Associate — US/Canada, Training & Support

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

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.