Payroll Integration Analyst - (B2)

Who We Are

Applied Materials is the global leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. We design, build and service cutting-edge equipment that helps our customers manufacture display and semiconductor chips – the brains of devices we use every day. As the foundation of the global electronics industry, Applied enables the exciting technologies that literally connect our world – like AI and IoT. If you want to work beyond the cutting-edge, continuously pushing the boundaries of science and engineering to make possible the next generations of technology, join us to Make Possible® a Better Future. 

What We Offer

Salary:

$64,000.00 - $88,000.00

Location:

Austin,TX

At Applied, we prioritize the well-being of you and your family and encourage you to bring your best self to work. Your happiness, health, and resiliency are at the core of our benefits and wellness programs. Our robust total rewards package makes it easier to take care of your whole self and your whole family. We’re committed to providing programs and support that encourage personal and professional growth and care for you at work, at home, or wherever you may go. Learn more about our benefits. 

You’ll also benefit from a supportive work culture that encourages you to learn, develop and grow your career as you take on challenges and drive innovative solutions for our customers. We empower our team to push the boundaries of what is possible—while learning every day in a supportive leading global company. Visit our Careers website to learn more about careers at Applied.

Job Summary:

The Payroll Integration Analyst reports to the Payroll Processing and Integrations Manager.  He/she is the SME for day-to-day payroll integrations and the point of contact for the payroll outsourced service provider for resolving interface discrepancies.  He/she provides reporting support for various business units and adhoc requests. He/she will work directly with the other payroll staff and other functional analysts as needed to support the department.

Major Responsibilities:

Monitor inbound and outbound interfaces for completeness and timeliness based on interface schedule.

Understand purpose of each interface and impacts if not sent/received on time or if data integrity issues arise.  Escalate interface failures to ensure quick resolution and communicate with impacted teams/process owners.

Act as liaison between the Applied and outsourced service provider teams to resolve interface errors.  Outsourced service providers include Benefits, Payroll Government agencies and other providers/receivers of data for successful Payroll processing.

Act as liaison between the internal Applied teams and outsourced service provider teams to resolve interface errors related to Applied systems such as HR and Timekeeping.

Review system audit reports and research any disconnects, coordinate resolution of disconnect with the appropriate individuals / teams

Provides reporting support for various business units and adhoc requests when approved.

Effectively participates on project teams

Key Competencies:

Functional knowledge of HR, Payroll and Timekeeping systems

Functional knowledge of Payroll processing practices

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis techniques.

Ability to analyze problems with detail and accuracy, keep complex records, assemble and organize data, and prepare reports from such data

Strong analytical abilities, including the ability to identify and communicate process exceptions

Strong technical skills

Ability to build effective working relationships with technical and business partners

Communication skills including ability to communicate with remote work force across the US and Canada.

Work effectively under pressure

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

Able to develop desk top procedures of existing processes

Able to create basic process maps for existing processes

Able to perform scripted testing of new configuration and processes.

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 and timekeeping functions in a complex, multi-state organization

Experience with multiple Payroll inbound and outbound interf