JOB DESCRIPTION

Build the future of data. Join the Snowflake team.

As a Payroll Analyst covering the AMER region, you will handle the day-to-day payroll operations in US, Canada, Mexico, and other Latin American countries as we continue to expand our global footprint. This position will be based in Pune, India but will be working closely with the team working in California, USA. You will also work closely with internal stakeholders including but not limited to Human Resources, Accounting, and Stock to ensure overall objectives are achieved. This is the perfect opportunity for someone like yourself who is self-sufficient, possesses a keen attention to detail, and has an unwavering desire for continuous personal development.

AS A PAYROLL SPECIALIST AT SNOWFLAKE, YOU WILL:

• Assist with processing US payroll runs on a bi-weekly frequency for 4,000+ (and growing) employees accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support the AMER payroll team in payrolls such as Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Costa Rica, Columbia etc 
• Process ad-hoc payments (e.g. final paychecks, severance payments, etc.).
• Responsible for tracking and processing payments for employees on leave of absence
• Review and resolve data transactions between Workday HCM and ADP Workforce Now. Perform data reconciliation/audits to ensure data integrity across multiple systems (e.g. HCM, payroll)
• Responsible for ensuring new hires are properly set up in ADP Workforce Now and all new hire onboarding tasks are completed
• Providing excellent payroll support to all employees and cross-functional teams by addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests.
• Handle incoming payroll-related mail correspondences (e.g. tax notices)
• Maintain high level of custom service and timely response to payroll-related inquiries
• Assist in year-end payroll activities.
• Support the US Payroll team with special projects as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information
• Working closely with other functional teams to ensure that processes and roles are aligned to support the rapid growth of the Company.
• Recognizing opportunities and recommending scalable processes to enhance payroll operational efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
• Assisting with payroll compliance matters such as external audits, statutory local audits, tax withholding, and year-end reporting.
• Providing standard and ad-hoc payroll reports as needed by various internal departments such as Finance, Accounting, Legal, Benefits, and People Operations.
• Creating and/or maintaining payroll documentation as it relates to processing, operational procedures, compliance, and other payroll-related matters.
• Providing support in various system implementation projects as needed.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting;
• 3-6 years of relevant and progressive payroll experience; public company payroll experience preferred
• Experience reporting employee Equity Compensations through payroll. 
• Required to work shifts to overlap with US time zones
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members and other stakeholders
• Experience with ADP WorkforceNow, Canada preferred but not required; Workday HCM experience a plus
• Experience in working with or managing third-party payroll service firms
• Strong communication, proactive, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Highly proficient in utilizing various computer applications such as Microsoft Excel and Google Suite apps (e.g. Google Sheets)
• Basic understanding of accounting, taxation, and finance concepts as it relates to payroll
• Adaptable to a fast-changing work environment; able to deliver accurate and on-time payroll regardless of the circumstances.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.