Payroll Analyst 3 ADP/WFN

Ensures payroll is processed with speed and accuracy. Serves as liaison to employees and with third party payroll vendors to ensure payroll processing accurately reflects company specific pay policies. Audits employee pay records and reconciles totals by department, location, country, etc. Coordinates third party payroll system implementations and upgrades. Interprets pay policies, (e.g., vacation, LOA, disability, workers compensation, union contracts, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etc.) and ensures appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and applied to the various accounts correctly. Verifies compliance with federal and state payroll requirements; stays current with changes in the law. May assist with audits of internal records, workers compensation, tax filings and related documentation. Documents payroll processes and procedures; may train payroll department staff. May back up those who perform specialized tasks or activities such as stock option exercises, SEC document filing, or sales commission calculation reviews. Responsible for the full Payroll Life Cycle, including change requests from various cross functional teams Facilitating timely payments to over 7500 regular Lam employees and ensuring payment processes are compliant with laws Process Offboarding (Termination) of regular Lam employees and managers including supporting the numerous variables that arise in complex individual termination transactions Manage the Payroll helpdesk function, including the helpdesk case management system Compile Payroll metrics for use at the senior manager and executive level Drive business process improvements by identifying gaps/inefficiencies and providing required expertise to create processes and resources to address these areas. Administers payroll programs and practices in a US-service payroll model Function as an escalation point for the payroll support team and provide next-level guidance/status to managers, administrators, employees on general payroll inquiries, manager queries, Employee Payroll Cycle Transactions, Data Processing, and/ or Verification of Employment Letters Develop and present Payroll training sessions for internal team members and employees Creation and maintenance of processing SOPs Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience Payroll certification (CPP, FPC) preferred Experience in processing for large population, 4000+ employees Strong knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is required, including ADP Reporting for custom report builds. Strong knowledge of payroll Federal, State, and local taxation laws and calculations. Experience and knowledge of employee stock programs, ESPP, RSU, NQs, and Stock Options. Comfortable working in fast paced, deadline driven environment. Strong comprehension, written and verbal communication skills. Data analysis and Excel skills. Project Management skills and ability to multitask. Strong interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, and critical thinking skills required. Ability to build, lead, mentor, and coach peers