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Job Summary:

The Payroll Processing Analyst reports to the Payroll Processing Manager. He/she is the SME for day-to-day payroll operations and the main point of contact for Payroll processing for the Payroll outsourced service provider. He/she will work directly with the other payroll staff and other functional analysts as needed to support the department.

Major Responsibilities:

• Act as liaison between the Applied and ADP payroll teams with regards to day-to-day processing operations to include production of on and off-cycle payrolls

• Workday to ADP interface SME - work closely with HR staff to assure complete coordination of efforts and procedures with pay, deduction, and benefits information used for payroll production, tracking and reporting

• Develop policies and procedures to ensure adherence to internal controls, GAAP, and federal and state regulations

• Support SOX controls

• Identify areas of improvement and provide requirements/solutions related to payroll as well as the payroll processing procedures for continuous improvement of the Payroll department’s efficiency and effectiveness

• Effectively and proactively educate staff, business partners and employees on payroll related policies and procedures

• Query/report development

Key Competencies:

• Extensive knowledge of Federal, State and Local tax and payroll regulations in a multi-state organization and Federal and State wage and hour laws (FLSA)

• Thorough knowledge of the end-to-end Payroll processes and service delivery model

• Strong analytical abilities, including the ability to identify and communicate trends

• Proven ability to build/maintain effective professional relationships and partnerships with all levels of the Company and third-party service providers

• Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively, and adapt to rapidly changing priorities and pressure situations and meet defined timelines

• Proven competencies, particularly in the area of communications, presentations, multi-jurisdictional payroll, analysis and related decision-making, problem solving

• Excellent communication skills, time management, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills

• Communication skills including ability to communicate with remote work force across the US

• Strong work ethic focused on producing results and adding value to the team and company

• Ability to work in a team environment and establishes strong working relationship with peers

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university with a major in accounting or finance or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of experience in payroll function in a complex, multi-state organization to include processing, payroll tax, timekeeping, system implementation, reporting, and general ledger

• Project management experience preferred

• Proficient skills with Microsoft Office applications

• CPP or CPA preferred

• Payroll system implementation experience preferred

• Experience with comprehensive outsourced payroll model preferred

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Skills

Certifications:

Languages:

Years of Experience:

4 - 7 Years

Work Experience:

Additional Information

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

Yes

Applied Materials is committed to diversity in its workforce including Equal Employment Opportunity for Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Applied Materials is the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality. At Applied Materials, our innovations make possible the technology shaping the future.