Senior Payroll Analyst

Overview

Snowflake is about empowering enterprises to achieve their full potential — and people too. With a culture that’s all in on impact, innovation, and collaboration, Snowflake is the sweet spot for building big, moving fast, and taking technology — and careers — to the next level.

Snowflake is looking for a motivated Senior Payroll Analyst to join the team. We’re seeking someone who is versatile, motivated, creative, intellectually curious, and who is a strong communicator and analytical collaborator. This position can be based in Dublin, CA or Menlo Park, CA.

Reporting into the Payroll Manager, your main responsibility is to ensure accurate, timely payroll delivery with a focus on benefits and leave-related items. You will provide ideas and help brainstorm on process standardization, automation, and improvement in all aspects of payroll to ensure their scalability and continuing effectiveness amid all the changes that Snowflake has been undergoing. You are good at creating and maintaining robust process documentation.

You adhere to the internal controls as specified by Company policies. You are expected to collaborate with cross functional business partners. This is the perfect opportunity for someone like yourself who is self-sufficient, thrives in a fast-paced high-volume environment, possesses a keen attention to detail, and has an unwavering desire for continuous personal development.

• 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.
• Recognize opportunities and recommend process improvements; assist with the design and implementation of internal control measures to ensure proper payment authorizations and segregation of duties.
• Provide excellent payroll support to employees and cross-functional teams by addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests timely.
• Provide standard and ad-hoc payroll reports as needed by internal departments such as Finance, Accounting, Legal, Benefits, and People Operations.
• Create and/or maintain payroll documentation related to processing, operational procedures, compliance, and other payroll-related matters.
• Provide support in various system implementation projects as needed.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting
• US Payroll experience required
• 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 with Workday Payroll and/or ADP Workforce Now
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivots, V/H Lookups) and Google Suite apps; 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
• Knowledge of payroll-related compliance requirements
• Adaptable to a fast-changing work environment; able to deliver accurate and on-time payroll regardless of circumstances
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to manage through change and lead change when appropriate
• Attention to detail, organized and…