Payroll Analyst

Altera  .#
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* Job Description:

** Join Altera as a Payroll Analyst! Under the direction of management, the NA/Lat Am Payroll Analyst is responsible for ensuring that accurate payrolls are processed for all employees in a timely and efficient manner. This position will oversee payroll processing by NA/Lat Am Payroll Lead, provide customer service to internal and external customers, and ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws, assist with Workday and Global Payroll Vendor Payroll Advantage implementation and integration projects as needed.
** Americas Payroll Analyst Duties and Responsibilities
**** Payroll Review:
*** Collaborate with NA/Lat Am Payroll Lead and cross‑functional teams to ensure employee master data (new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and other updates) is accurately and timely reflected in all payroll systems.
* Manage the daily operations of the payroll department, including review and approval of bi‑weekly, semi‑monthly, and off‑cycle payrolls prepared by NA/Lat Am Payroll Lead for:  + Two U.S. legal entities supporting approximately 1,000 employees across 30 states.  + Two global entities supporting approximately 220 employees in Canada (2000 and Mexico (20).  + Audit and verify all payroll inputs, including timekeeping data, salary adjustments, benefit deductions, and all integrations feeding into Workday and global payroll platforms, ensuring accuracy and compliance prior to payroll processing.  

+ Ensure all payrolls are processed timely and accurately in accordance with federal, provincial, state, and local regulations.
** System Maintenance and Periodic Audits**:
* Maintain payroll systems, including employee data updates, payroll configuration, and electronic timekeeping records.
* Audit and reconcile payroll data across all systems on a periodic basis.
* Serve as a liaison with third‑party partners including HR, Legal, Finance/Accounting (Treasury), tax filing services, 401(k) and benefits providers, commissions, expense reporting, and equity administrators to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant transactions.
** Compliance**:
* Monitor and manage third‑party global payroll vendors and tax filing services; communicate and implement tax and regulatory updates, ensure systems remain current, and resolve agency notices comprehensively.
* Reconcile monthly payroll tax filings against payroll registers, agency submissions, and company bank account statements, make necessary adjustments and corrections as needed.
* Ensure 401(k) and HSA contributions are accurately transmitted; reconcile employee and employer contributions, audit contribution rates monthly, and monitor year‑to‑date limits for compliance.
* Ensure compliance with payroll‑related requirements including wage garnishments, taxes, and other statutory deductions.
* Manage Year End tasks, including W-2 processing, annual tax filings, collaboration with payroll vendor on T-4 administration.
** Cross Functional Collaboration**:
* Provide guidance and information on payroll systems and processes; escalate high‑level and service‑impacting issues to the Global Payroll Manager as appropriate.
* Train, supervise, and develop payroll staff; ensure team organization, adherence to deadlines, and cross‑training to support coverage during absences and ensure business continuity.
* Support employee and stakeholder inquiries by providing accurate information and timely assistance.
* Serve as support for Payroll Lead as needed.
* Maintain strict confidentiality of all employees and payroll information.
** Salary Range
** The pay range below is for Bay Area California only. Actual salary may vary based on a number of factors including job location, job-related knowledge, skills, experiences, trainings, etc. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.$145-150K USDWe use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants for the position. Applicants must be eligible for any required U.S. export authorizations.###

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* ** 7 + years of progressive payroll experience**, supporting multi‑state and/or…