Payroll Tax Analyst

About the role

Starbucks is looking for a Payroll Tax Analyst to join its tax team. You will support tax compliance for more than 280,000 partners across the United States and Canada, handling a variety of recurring tax tasks and ad‑hoc projects.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and file multi‑state and provincial payroll tax payments, returns, and reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Collect and analyze data for tax authority inquiries, audits, and appeals, ensuring timely and organized responses.
• Run system audits to verify data integrity and support tax controversy resolution.
• Assist in planning and implementing tax planning projects and participate in system testing activities.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of experience with multi‑state and provincial payroll tax compliance, including payment, reconciliation, and filing.
• Strong analytical, technical, problem‑solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience using SAP Employee Central Payroll (SAP ECP), including jurisdiction mapping, rule parameters, and validations.

What we offer

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Paid parental leave, vacation, sick time, holidays, and personal days.
• 401(k) plan with employer match and equity programs.
• Tuition coverage through the Starbucks College Achievement Plan and other educational benefits.