payroll analyst (Remote - U.S.)

Starbucks Corp.; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Tuition coverage

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Personal days

Stock program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Starbucks Coffee Company is seeking a payroll analyst to ensure accurate and timely pay for 250,000+ partners across the United States and Canada. The role covers complex payroll processing, reconciliations, project support, process improvements and compliance, with emphasis on partner service.

Key requirements include multi-state payroll experience, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams while adhering to state and provincial laws.

Qualifications

• 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 with the 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare paychecks that require special processing including bonus payouts, correction of hours, off cycle batch processing, applying appropriate overtime rules, deductions, benefits, and accruals.
• Ensuring courteous and professional follow up, research, respond, and resolve incoming emails, and cases from the call tracking system in a timely manner.
• 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.

Skills

Multi-state payroll processing

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Process improvements

Communication (oral & written)

Job description

Now Brewing -payroll analyst (Remote - U.S.)! #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, you will help ensure more than 250,000+ partners across the United States and Canada are paid accurately and on time. You will support payroll operations through complex payroll processing, payroll reconciliations, project support, process improvements, and compliance activities while delivering exceptional partner service. Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to operational excellence.

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.
• Ensuring courteous and professional follow up, research, respond, and resolve incoming emails, and cases from the call tracking system in a timely manner.
• 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.

We'd love to hear from people with:

• 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 with the 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.

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.

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.