Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

This role contributes to Starbucks' success by ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for partners. The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for preparing, validating, and inputting payroll data, while modeling and acting in accordance with Starbucks' guiding principles.

Team Culture & Environment

Embraces Starbucks culture of collaboration and support

Open and welcoming team dynamic

Encourages questions and continuous learning

Variety of tasks throughout the day

Key Projects & Responsibilities

Primary Project:

Support day-to-day payroll operations to allow internal partners to focus on the Pay Mod Project.

Daily Responsibilities Include:

Cycle processing (on/off cycle, separations)

Partner communication and guidance validation

Identifying process gaps and proposing improvements

Ensuring compliance and stakeholder alignment

Escalating concerns and applying payroll best practices

Supporting partner understanding of payroll processes

Identifying learning opportunities to enhance team expertise

Team Interaction:

Highly collaborative with cross-functional teams.

Candidate Requirements

Technology Skills:

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel required)

Smartsheets

SAP (preferred) or other HR software

SuccessFactors (preferred)

Experience:

Minimum 2+ years of payroll experience

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Experience with full-cycle payroll processing including time entry, separations, banking, garnishments, multi-state payroll, and bonuses

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Strong customer service orientation

Works well independently and in a team environment

Nice-to-Haves:

Relevant certifications

Experience with Federal/State/Local or Provincial labor, payroll, garnishment, and tax law

Disqualifiers:

Frequent job changes

Poorly formatted resumes or typos

Inability to manage multiple priorities

Not a cultural fit for Starbucks

Lack of full-cycle payroll experience

Interview Process

Touchpoint Date: January 13, 2025

Potential Interview Dates: January 15, 2025

Interview Format:

Round 1: Conducted by 3 supervisors

Final Round: With team SMEs

Assessment Criteria:

Resume review

Behavioral interview questions

Evaluation of relevant experience

Interview Logistics:

Supplier to send Teams link to manager once time is confirmed in Fieldglass

Success Indicators

Timely and accurate payroll processing

Effective communication and collaboration

Proactive problem-solving and process improvement

Positive feedback from internal stakeholders

Compliance Notes

All activity must be logged in VMS in real time

Security IDs required upon submittal (MMDDSSSS format)

No sub-contracting allowed for non-IT roles unless pre-approved

Supplier MSA terms apply

Public posting of Starbucks-related information is strictly prohibited

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $24.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 2025.