Specialist- Americas Payroll Operations (6 Month Contract)

Socket.dev; Rocklin (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Oracle is seeking a Payroll Analyst to own end-to-end payroll processes, ensure compliance, and provide exemplary employee support. You will collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax, Stock Administration, and external vendors to optimize payroll operations and experiences.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and data-driven improvements, supporting bi-weekly and semi-monthly cycles while navigating complex regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Ability to analyze payroll data and identify discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality and provide excellent employee service.

Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls with high accuracy.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee payroll inquiries and support.
• Handle payroll administration tasks including LOA, garnishments, W-4/TD1 forms.
• Process stock compensation files (ISO, RSU) and ESPP transactions.
• Manage payroll banking activities and vendor payments.
• Assist with payroll tax reconciliations and regulatory compliance.
• Create payroll reports and support internal/external audits.
• Document payroll procedures and participate in system improvements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data analysis

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Excel

Oracle HCM

Job description

Join Our Team!

Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional who enjoys solving complex problems, working with data, and delivering exceptional employee service? We're looking for a Payroll Analyst who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

In this role, you'll be a trusted payroll expert responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, compliance, payroll analysis, and employee support. You'll collaborate across HR, Finance, Tax, Stock Administration, and external vendors while identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance the employee experience.

If you're analytical, organized, customer-focused, and enjoy working with numbers and technology, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Payroll Processing

• Process bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls with a high degree of accuracy.
• Review, analyze, validate, and input payroll transactions.
• Audit payroll data to ensure accuracy prior to payroll processing.
• Process off-cycle payrolls and special payments as needed.
• Reconcile payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.

Employee Payroll Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries.
• Research and resolve questions related to:
  • Earnings
  • Taxes
  • Vacation balances
  • Timecards
  • Leave of Absence (LOA)
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Garnishments
  • Payroll deductions
• Provide outstanding customer service while maintaining confidentiality.

Payroll Administration

• Process:
  • Employee terminations
  • Garnishments
  • Leave of Absence (LOA) pay
  • Overpayments and recovery processes
  • Escheatment activities
  • Withholding allowance certificates (W-4, TD1, TP1015.R.13.1-V1)
  • Pay history requests
  • Duplicate tax form requests (W-2, W-2PR, 499R2, T4, RL)

Stock & Equity Processing

• Process daily stock compensation files including:
  • ISO
  • NQ
  • RSU
• Process monthly Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) equity transactions.

Banking & Vendor Management

• Manage payroll banking activities including:
  • ACH funding
  • Check printing
  • ACH rejections
  • Stop payments
• Reconcile payroll deductions.
• Prepare and process vendor funding and wire transfers.

Payroll Tax & Compliance

• Assist with:
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll tax reconciliations
  • Workers' Compensation premium calculations
  • Payroll tax reporting
  • Tax notice research and resolution
• Ensure compliance with:
  • Federal
  • State
  • Provincial
  • Local payroll regulations
  • FLSA requirements
  • Company payroll policies

Reporting & Analytics

• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Create and maintain payroll reports using Excel and other reporting tools.
• Perform payroll audits and reconciliations.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and reports.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in payroll system implementations, upgrades, and testing.
• Identify opportunities to streamline payroll processes and improve operational efficiency.
• Document payroll procedures and best practices.
• Cross-train with payroll team members and provide backup support as needed.

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