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payroll analyst lead-Remote

Lensa
Seattle, WA Remote Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026
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Now Brewing – payroll analyst lead-Remote ! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

The Payroll Analyst Lead is responsible for supporting, developing, and enhancing processes that ensure accurate and timely payment for over 250,000 partners across the U.S. and Canada. This role supports the payroll seniors, analysts, and associates in weekly payroll processing, resolving complex payroll issues, and maintaining compliance with established controls. Additionally, the Payroll Analyst Lead will provide training to team members, champion best practices, and drive advancements to optimize payroll operations.

As a payroll analyst lead, you will…

  • Identify opportunities to improve accuracy and efficiencies through audits and reconciliations for all aspects of payroll processing.
  • Develop training/communication to deploy process improvements.
  • Support management in accomplishing the organization’s payroll processing objectives and will serve as a “change agent” to promote best practices and technological advancements.
  • Assist with mentoring and training of payroll analysts and associates.

We’d Love To Hear From People With

  • Multi-state/Provincial full cycle payroll processing, including time entry to general ledger entry.
  • Strong analytical and technical skills with attention to detail and execution with the ability to learn and adapt to changing technology and identify, evaluate and implement process improvements.
  • Foundational understanding of payroll including garnishments, bonus payments, special payments and payroll taxes for US (required) and Canada (preferred). Knowledge of payroll laws and regulations.
  • Strong customer skills with consistent follow-through and ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
  • Ability to lead, mentor, and coach peers and other partners.

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com (file:///C:/Users/rofunk/AppData/Local/Microsoft/Windows/INetCache/Content.Outlook/EHRXPAYM/starbucksbenefits.com) .

  • If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.

Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.

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