Qualifications
Payroll Processing Expertise: Over 5 years of payroll processing experience, with a minimum of 3 years focused on US payroll and at least 2 years on Canadian payroll.Payroll Tax Mastery: Demonstrated experience managing payroll tax processes from inception through resolution, including research, notice handling, reconciliations, adjustments, and quarterly/year-end amendments.System Skills: Proficiency in Workday payroll with the ability to resolve complex cases autonomously.Compliance Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of payroll controls, SOX requirements, and statutory regulations applicable in both the US and Canada.Process Improvement Mindset: Ability to identify and implement opportunities for streamlining payroll operations while maintaining high accuracy.Documentation and Mentorship: Skill in maintaining and enhancing payroll process documentation, along with mentoring junior team members on best practices.Collaborative Spirit: Strong partnership with HR, Finance, Benefits, and external vendors to facilitate seamless payroll operations.Subject Matter Expert: Participation in projects, system enhancements, and testing initiatives as a subject matter expert.
About the job
Join the Databricks Payroll team and become part of a vibrant global organization dedicated to helping our clients tackle their most challenging issues. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring that our employees receive their pay accurately and on time, fully compliant with all regulations, allowing them to concentrate on achieving their best performance. This position is perfect for a passionate payroll professional who enjoys hands-on processing, excels at problem-solving, and possesses robust system skills to manage intricate payroll situations independently.
The Senior Payroll Analyst will take ownership of the complete payroll cycle for both the United States and Canada, acting as a crucial Tier 2 and occasionally Tier 3 support resource for our Workday payroll system. You will collaborate closely with payroll vendors, HR, Finance, and various business partners to ensure precision, compliance, and an excellent employee experience. Familiarity with LATAM payroll is a bonus for backup coverage, though not mandatory.
This position reports to the Senior Manager of Payroll.
About Databricks
Databricks is a leading cloud-based data and AI company that empowers organizations to unlock the full potential of their data. By fostering a collaborative environment, Databricks enables its customers to innovate and solve complex challenges, leading to significant business transformation.
