Payroll Analyst

Company Description

Visa is a world leader in payments and technology, with over 259 billion payments transactions flowing safely between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities in more than 200 countries and territories each year. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive while driven by a common purpose - to uplift everyone, everywhere by being the best way to pay and be paid.

Make an impact with a purpose-driven industry leader. Join us today and experience Life at Visa.

Job Description

Job Duties and Responsibilities :

• Ensure accurate data files are provided to payroll vendor to process payroll, includes 3rd party files, e.g., timekeeping, stock, relocation, benefits, retirement, rewards, commuter benefits, deferred compensation, etc. - US and Canada Employee Population
• Validates payroll reports ensuring that systems compute and correctly processed the earnings & deductions, company and mandated employee benefits, taxes, garnishments, time & attendance and other items that affect net pay and / or company liability
• Review manual checks and pay related adjustments processed in the payroll system
• Assists with third party payroll system implementations and upgrades
• Interprets pay policies, (e.g., holiday worked, overtime, calculation basis for deductions, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etc.) and ensures appropriate amounts / deductions are calculated and applied to the various accounts correctly
• Verifies compliance with government payroll requirements, stays current with changes in the law
• Assists with internal or external audits of records, worker's compensation, tax filings, SOX, and other related documentation (compliance)
• Analysis and validation of payroll processing results using technology through reports and macros
• Perform audits of data prior to payroll completion and follow all established controls
• Complete post payroll audits and reporting, prepare metrics and track errors using technology and reporting tools
• Root cause analysis including constructive and preventative actions (CAPA)
• Documents payroll processes and procedures
• Assist and participate in payroll projects or change requests, review of current payroll processes to identify areas of process improvements and standardization.
• Respond to complex payroll related inquiries from employees and / or key stakeholders within stipulated timeline.
• Payroll related data are handled in accordance to the company's guideline for confidential data handing process

This is a hybrid position. Expectation of days in office will be confirmed by your hiring manager.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information

Work Hours : Varies upon the needs of the department.

Travel Requirements : This position requires travel5-10% of the time.

Mental / Physical Requirements : This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.

U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY : The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 77,700.00 to 109,600.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA / HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.