Sr. Payroll Analyst

Columbia Sportswear Company
United States
Workplace: HybridFull timeFunction: Finance & AccountingExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Detail-oriented","Analytical thinking","Auditing","Issue investigation","Stakeholder collaboration"]

Manage complex, high-volume multi-state payrolls for a large U.S. employee population, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery. Audit and reconcile payroll data (earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, leave, and timekeeping), investigate discrepancies, and partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance to identify root causes. Support specialized payroll events including bonuses, equity, and off-cycle payments, while continuously improving payroll controls, reporting, and efficiencies.

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Columbia Sportswear Company
Columbia Sportswear Company
1 month ago

Sr. Payroll Analyst

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Job Summary

Manage complex, high-volume multi-state payrolls for a large U.S. employee population, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery. Audit and reconcile payroll data (earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, leave, and timekeeping), investigate discrepancies, and partner with HR, Benefits, and Finance to identify root causes. Support specialized payroll events including bonuses, equity, and off-cycle payments, while continuously improving payroll controls, reporting, and efficiencies.
Location: United States
Workplace: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Finance & Accounting
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Process complex multi-state payrolls for a large U.S. employee population, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery.
  • •Review, audit, and reconcile payroll data including earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, leave transactions, and timekeeping records.
  • •Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies by partnering with HR, Benefits, Finance, and employees to implement solutions.
  • •Perform payroll validations and detailed audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
  • •Support payroll activities for bonuses, equity transactions, leave programs, off-cycle payments, and other specialized events, and improve payroll processes and reporting.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:401kHealth InsuranceDentalVisionLife InsuranceDisabilityEap Counseling

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years of progressive payroll experience supporting complex U.S. payroll operations.
  • •Experience processing high-volume, multi-state payrolls for a large organization.
  • •Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, payroll taxation, garnishments, and leave-related pay practices.
  • •Experience using payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now (or similar enterprise payroll platforms).
  • •Advanced analytical and auditing skills to identify discrepancies and resolve payroll issues independently.
Experience:5+ yearsMulti-state payrollPayroll operations
Skills:Detail-orientedAnalytical thinkingAuditingIssue investigationStakeholder collaboration
Certifications:CPPFPC
Tech Stack:ADP Workforce NowExcel

Company Brief

Columbia Sportswear Company
Designs, manufactures, and markets outdoor apparel, footwear, accessories, and equipment under brands including Columbia, Sorel, and Mountain Hardwear, serving consumers globally with performance-driven products for outdoor activities.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Portland, United States
Founded: 1938
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