Payroll & Tax Analyst

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Position Overview:

The Payroll & Tax Analyst supports the payroll team by providing administrative and operational assistance across payroll tax compliance, gift tax reporting, special payroll projects, and ad hoc payroll processing needs. This role works closely with the Senior Manager, Payroll & Compliance and other payroll team members to help ensure accurate , timely , and compliant payroll operations across corporate and shop employees.

This position is ideal for a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and enjoys supporting complex payroll and tax processes while developing deeper technical expertise . The Payroll & Tax Analyst plays a key role in day-to-day execution, documentation, and issue resolution, contributing to the overall accuracy and efficiency of payroll operations.

Job Qualifications:

3-5 years of payroll and/or payroll tax experience, including multi-state payroll exposure

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting , Finance, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Fundamental knowledge of payroll tax regulations and reporting requirements

Experience supporting payroll processing cycles and responding to payroll-related inquiries

Familiarity with payroll systems such as Workday, ADP, or similar platforms

Strong attention to detail with solid organizational and time management skills

Intermediate Excel skills and ability to work with payroll data and reports

Ability to follow established procedures while identifying opportunities for improvement

Clear written and verbal communication skills

Location Requirement:

This position is eligible for remote work in any state where Dutch Bros currently resides: AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, , KS, KY, MO, NM, NV, OK, OR, TN, TX, UT, and WA.For candidates located in the Greater Phoenix area, this position is required to be in office four days per week (Monday–Thursday). Fridays are optional remote work days.

Key Result Areas (KRAs):

Payroll Tax & Gift Tax Support Support company gift tax reporting, including data gathering validation, tracking, and documentation

Assist with payroll tax setup, filings, amendments, reconciliations, and notices under the guidance of senior payroll leadership

Help prepare and review payroll tax reports to ensure accuracy and completeness

Maintain organized records to support audits, agency inquiries, and internal reviews

Payroll Processing & Administration Provide ad hoc payroll processing support, including on-cycle & off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, reversals, and corrections in support of payroll tax operations as well as corporate and shop payroll teams as needed

Support accurate employee setup and maintenance in Workday, including earnings, deductions, and tax configurations

Help ensure payroll data integrity by researching and resolving discrepancies

Special Projects & Continuous Improvement Support payroll special projects, including system updates, process enhancements, testing, and documentation

Assist in the creation and maintenance of payroll SOPs, job aids, and process documentation in support of payroll tax, Workday payroll processing, and Workday reporting

Participate in system testing related to payroll, tax updates, and new earnings or deductions

Help identify process gaps or inefficiencies and escalate recommendations to leadership

Cross-Functional Support Respond to internal payroll and tax-related inquiries from HR, Finance, and other stakeholders

Partner with external vendors (e.g., ADP) to help resolve routine payroll or tax issues

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