Snowflake

Senior Payroll Analyst

Snowflake

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Dublin • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $134,000 - $175,300 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own payroll processing for employee benefits, including but not limited to Section 125 Cafeteria Plan items, short & long-term disability insurance, and other pre & post tax deductions.
  • Manage payroll impacts related to leave of absences (FMLA, parental, medical, military), including pay calculations, benefits continuation, coordination with leave vendors, and employee reinstatements.
  • Lead key payroll reviews, audits, and reconciliations related to benefits and leave (401k, HSA/FSA, etc)
  • Ensure timely and accurate funding of employee contributions to HSA/FSA,and 401k plans.
  • Work with the GL team in payroll reconciliations and investigate variances in a timely manner. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to payroll and benefits.
  • Support high-volume payroll processing with a strong focus on accuracy, timeliness, and employee experience.
  • Partner closely with other functional teams (e.g. HR, Stock Administration, People Operations, Benefits, Legal and accounting) to streamline cross-functional processes
  • Recognizing opportunities and recommending process improvements also involves assisting with the design and implementation of internal control measures to ensure proper payment authorizations and segregation of duties.
  • Providing excellent payroll support to employees and cross-functional teams by addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests timely.
  • Providing standard and ad-hoc payroll reports as needed by various internal departments such as Finance, Accounting, Legal, Benefits, and People Operations.
  • Creating and/or maintaining payroll documentation as it relates to processing, operational procedures, compliance, and other payroll-related matters.
  • Providing support in various system implementation projects as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s / master’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting
  • US Payroll experience a must
  • 5 to 10 years of relevant and progressive payroll experience with strong hands-on expertise in benefits and leave-related payroll; public company payroll experience required
  • Hands-on experience working on Workday Payroll and/or ADP WorkforceNow.
  • Highly proficient in various applications such as Microsoft Excel (Pivots, V/H Lookups) and Google Suite apps (e.g. Google Sheets) and experience working with large data sets
  • Familiarity with Workday HCM and Workday Financials is a plus
  • Understanding of accounting, taxation, and finance concepts as it relates to payroll
  • Possesses in-depth knowledge of payroll-related compliance requirements
  • Adaptable to a fast-changing work environment; able to deliver accurate and on-time payroll regardless of the circumstances
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
  • Ability to manage through change and to lead change when appropriate
  • Attention to detail, organized and thorough with the desire for continuous improvement
  • Proactive and problem-solving attitude
  • Good command on English speaking and writing
  • Adapts quickly to changes in a dynamic organizational structure and business processes
  • Flexible with working hours.
Benefits
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll processingbenefits administrationleave of absence managementpayroll auditspayroll reconciliationsHSA/FSA management401k administrationdata analysiscompliance knowledgetaxation concepts
Soft Skills
interpersonal skillsteam collaborationchange managementattention to detailorganizational skillsproblem-solvingadaptabilitycommunication skillscontinuous improvement mindsetflexibility
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in businessBachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in AccountingMaster's degree in businessMaster's degree in FinanceMaster's degree in Accounting