Payroll Time Analyst - (B3)

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:

$78,000.00 - $107,500.00

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 Time Analyst reports to the Payroll Time Manager.  Under general direction, he/she performs complex administrative and technical analysis in support of Time and Labor.  He/she participates in Time and Labor problem-solving analysis, as well as troubleshooting, development and testing of the Time & Labor business application.  He/she develops time solutions to support company pay practices.

Major Responsibilities:

Performs complex administrative support activities related to Time and Labor processes, including scheduling, and monitoring the Time Administration process; creates and runs ad hoc queries; runs Time Administration and Time and Labor reports; and resolves complex errors. 

Performs Time and Labor troubleshooting and support activities, including resolving configuration-related time exceptions; coordinating resolution of audit discrepancies and resolves time exceptions. 

Performs a variety of Time and Labor system set-up, configuration, and maintenance activities, including performing audits of the payable time load for overages and exceptions; maintaining Time & Labor enrollment for work groups, task groups, and comp time plans; maintaining employee schedules; communicates and executes annual and fiscal year Time and Labor processes.

Reviews and maintains employee record details in the Timekeeping system for status update exceptions.

Works with AMAT Payroll Processing staff on payable time load and coordinates with workers, supervisors, and managers on required last-minute updates and audit discrepancy resolution.

Performs a variety of special projects and assignments related to the Time & Labor aspects of development and maintenance, including testing patches and fixes, developing specifications for required reports and/or Time and Labor rules.

As assigned, represents the Payroll Time & Labor Administration team at various meetings with other departments and divisions; communicates information and activities with others as appropriate.

Develops training and resource materials for Payroll department internal use as well as for Applied employee and manager use.

Key Competencies:

Functional knowledge of automated timekeeping systems including Timekeeping system configuration rules and testing

Knowledge of various Accruals policies and calculations

Understands HR Policies and how to apply to the Time and Labor systems

Principles and practices of program implementation

Solid knowledge of Federal and State Wage and Hour Laws

Thorough knowledge of the end-to-end Payroll processes and service delivery model

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

Customer Service skills including ability to effectively communicate technical information to non-technical users

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

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

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

2 - 4 years of experience in payroll and timekeeping functions in a complex, multi-state organization

Workday experience preferred

Time and labor implementation experience

Proficient skills with Microsoft Office applications

CPP preferred

Technical writing skills

Experience with comprehensive payroll outsourced model or outsourced time and labor model

Work schedule – requires swing shift every other Monday to support biweekly Payroll

Additional Information

Time Type:

Full time

Employee Type:

Assignee / Regular

Travel:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Eligible:

No

The salary offered to a selected candidate will be based on multiple factors including location, hire grade, job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and with consideration of internal equity of our current team members. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, candidates may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as participation in a bonus and a stock award program, as applicable.

For all sales roles, the posted salary range is the Target Total Cash (TTC) range for the role, which is the sum of base salary and target bonus amount at 100% goal achievement.

Applied Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

In addition, Applied endeavors to make our careers site accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact us via e-mail at Accommodations_Program@amat.com, or by calling our HR Direct Help Line at 877-612-7547, option 1, and following the prompts to speak to an HR Advisor. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.