The Senior Technical Payroll Analyst position is based in Oakland, CA and reports to the Payroll Systems and Tax Manager. The role is responsible for supporting various payroll configurations, for administration of the US Payroll Tax operations, accuracy of the payroll system data to deliver the company's semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls and managing analytics.  The role also supports Global year end activities. This position will be a key employee resource for payroll matters and will perform other related duties as required.

You will:

• Be responsible for payroll analytics servicing all Payroll reporting requests from various departments or external
• Be responsible for loading and balancing various payroll file integrations such as Benefits files, 401k and loan files, Commissions files meeting each payroll cycle
• Be responsible for System Integrations between HR and Payroll Systems including resolving errors
• Be responsible for processing daily stock files and ESPP election files including withdrawals
• Be responsible for timely handling US Tax notices with Payroll vendor support
• Be responsible for requesting new Tax ID, and updating systems with new ID or Tax rate
• Support the Sr Global Payroll Manager with QTR and year end tax reconciliation up to W-2 balancing
• Support the Sr Global Payroll Manager with preparing Amended Tax returns and W-2c as needed
• Be responsible for tracking and balancing Payroll invoices linked to Payroll cash disbursement
• Partner with Senior Global Payroll Manager to provide accurate W2's
• Support the balancing of various Global annual filing (T-4, PD11, PD60, etc)
• Support the Payroll team with state and Local Tax setup including reciprocity validations
• Partner with other Senior Analyst and Sr Global Payroll Manager on the implementation of new technology to streamline Payroll Processing US and Global
• Be responsible for testing new system set up, functional system enhancements, system updates and integrations
• Collaborate with multiple business teams (i.e. HR, HRops, accounting, Equity and Business Systems)
• Identify and participate in process improvement projects, including various implementation and upgrades
• Document and maintain Payroll Standard Operating Procedure
• Work closely with the Payroll Analysts to provide excellent customer service to our employees and business partners
• Work closely with internal cross functional team and vendors to ensure HR, Benefits and Payroll changes are processed, accurate funding occurs for all accounts, tax remittance, general ledger balancing, month-end close support is completed in a timely manner
• Assist Sr Global Payroll Manager with annual audits (I.e. 401k , Worker's Comp, SOX audit)
• Support the payroll accounting team with Month end reconciliation research as needed
• Participate in various payroll projects and other opportunities as assigned

You have:

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in US payroll tax administration
• Strong understanding of Payroll accounting procedures
• Proficient in MS Excel including advanced formulas functions (Vlookups, Pivot tables, IF statements)
• 4+ years of payroll experience and knowledgeable of wage and hourly laws
• Strong analytical-report writer experience
• Working knowledge with ADP Workforce Now, Ultimate (Ultipro) and Workday HRIS a plus
• Experience with federal, state, local statutory and various payroll audits support
• Knowledge of SOX controls
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality to payroll and other employee personal information
• Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical mindset with good judgement and high level of attention to details and accuracy
• Independent and able to work with minimum supervision
• Excellent organization skills; ability to handle multiple priorities within deadlines is required 
• CPP certification preferred