Payroll Analyst

Position: Payroll Analyst, Staff
Company:

Qualcomm Incorporated Job Area:

Finance & Accounting Group, Finance & Accounting Group  Payroll General

Summary:

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Payroll Analyst to join our Payroll Operations team. In this role, you will serve as a subject matter expert in payroll tax compliance, with a specialized focus on quarterly and year-end tax activities, expatriate payroll program support, equity compensation taxation, complex garnishment administration, and tax authority relationship management. You will collaborate cross-functionally with ADP, Stock Administration, Global Mobility, Tax, Finance, HR, and external vendors to ensure the accurate and compliant processing, reporting, and reconciliation of payroll-related tax obligations for Qualcomm employees.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIESQuarter-End Reconciliations & Filings Lead quarter-end payroll tax reconciliations, ensuring accurate alignment between ADP tax filings, general ledger entries, and ADP Global View payroll data.

Review and validate quarterly federal, state, and local tax filings (941, SUI, etc.) submitted via ADP Smart Compliance.

Identify and resolve tax discrepancies before filing deadlines; maintain supporting documentation for audit purposes.

Support SOX compliance requirements associated with payroll tax processes.

Year-End & W-2 Activities Manage year-end payroll tax close activities, including W-2 preparation, review, and distribution, coordinating with ADP and internal stakeholders.

Validate W-2 data accuracy across all compensation elements, including regular wages, bonuses, equity income, benefits, and imputed income; prepare and file W-2c corrections as needed.

Maintain a year-end compliance calendar and ensure adherence to IRS and state agency deadlines.

Payroll Tax Compliance & Tax Authority Communications Manage payroll tax compliance activities related to federal, state, and local payroll tax filings, notices, reconciliations, registrations, and issue resolutions to support accurate and timely reporting.

Manage all inbound tax authority correspondence received via mail and email; track, prioritize, and respond to notices within required time frames.

Liaise directly with federal, state, and local tax authorities as needed to resolve notices, penalties, or inquiries related to payroll tax filings.

Coordinate with ADP and legal/tax counsel when escalation of tax authority matters is warranted.

Maintain a log of tax authority communications and resolutions to ensure audit readiness and process transparency.

Equity Compensation Tax and Filing Coordination Coordinate quarterly estimated tax payments related to equity compensation, including RSUs, PSUs, ESPP, and stock options, in partnership with ADP, Stock Administration, and the payroll team.

Ensure accurate supplemental wage withholding on equity-related payroll events and reconcile equity tax activity across payroll cycles.

Partner with Stock Administration and the Payroll team to validate tax withholding setups in ADP and Workday for all equity transaction types.

Manage the global equity regulatory filing calendar.

Working with Stock Administration and Payroll teams, oversee the completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual global regulatory reports or filings as it relates to equity compensation.

Prepare tax and securities compliance filings.

Provide support for financial audits and regulatory filings related to equity compensation.

Expatriate Payroll Program Management Manage U.S. and international expatriate programs, partnering with Global Mobility, Tax, HR, and external vendors to ensure accurate payroll processing, tax reporting, and compliance for employee assignments.

Monitor expatriate payroll inputs, assignment-related compensation elements, shadow payroll considerations, and cross-border tax reporting requirements to support accurate and timely payroll tax outcomes.

Garnishment Program Management Manage complex employee garnishment programs, including child support, tax levies, creditor garnishments, and bankruptcy orders, ensuring timely processing, regulatory compliance, issue resolution, and vendor oversight.

Partner with payroll vendors, agencies, HR, and Legal as needed to resolve garnishment escalations, validate order setup, and maintain accurate records for audit and compliance purposes.

Mergers and Acquisitions Coordinate with third-party vendors to ensure appropriate actions are taken in assessing target company payroll tax account status, including the…