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Corporate Overview

Proofpoint is a leading cybersecurity company protecting organizations’ greatest assets and biggest risks: vulnerabilities in people. With an integrated suite of cloud-based solutions, Proofpoint helps companies around the world stop targeted threats, safeguard their data, and make their users more resilient against cyber-attacks. Leading organizations of all sizes, including more than half of the Fortune 1000, rely on Proofpoint for people-centric security and compliance solutions mitigating their most critical risks across email, the cloud, social media, and the web.

We are singularly devoted to helping our customers protect their greatest assets and biggest security risk: their people. That’s why we’re a leader in next-generation cybersecurity. Protection Starts with People. 

The Role

Proofpoint is looking to hire an exceptional Senior Payroll Specialist located at the Draper, UT.  We are seeking a highly motivated professional with exceptional customer service skills to join our team. The ideal candidate will join our Finance and play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing and timely financial reporting. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced organization while providing career development opportunities for motivated individuals. This role will report to the Manager, Payroll (U.S.).

Your day-to-day tasks

Responsibilities include but not limited to assisting in:

Process end to end U.S. and Saipan payroll using ADP Workforce Now (bi-weekly and semi-monthly).Generate, review and import the necessary time and attendance tracking reports to ensure timely and accurate processing of the pay cycle for non-exempt employees.Assist with data integration audits from Workday HR HCM system into ADP Workforce Now payroll system to maintain data accuracy.Provide support for payroll-related inquiries across departments (HR, Benefits, Legal, Finance) and employees.Process off-cycle payrolls, adjustments, manual checks and leaves of absence (LOAs) payments.Address inquiries from garnishment agencies promptly and effectively to ensure compliance.Assist with preparation of general ledger (GL) entries, account reconciliations, and accruals.Assist with the reconciliation and transmission of deduction data files for FSA, HSA, and 401(k) plans to outside vendors.Assist with quarterly and year-end reconciliation audits of the Wage & Tax Registers for accurate W-2 processing.Participate in special projects when requested.

What you bring to the team

CPP a plus, but not requiredPayroll Accounting experience a plusExtensive working knowledge of ADP Workforce Now for USWorking knowledge of Workday HCM and Workday TimekeepingProficient experience with ExcelMinimum of 8 years of experience processing payroll domestically within the 50 U.S. States and U.S. territoriesProven experience with multi-state and multi-jurisdiction payroll processing in the USIn-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local payroll laws and tax regulationsAbility to work through complex payroll queries and resolve issues in a timely mannerStrong organizational and communication skillsMust be self-motivated, proactive and take initiativeMust be a self-starter with the ability to work independentlyDetail-oriented with excellent analytical and prioritization skills

Why Proofpoint

Protecting people is at the heart of our award-winning lineup of cybersecurity solutions, and the people who work here are the key to our success.  We’re a customer-focused and a driven-to-win organization with leading-edge products. We are an inclusive, diverse, multinational company that believes in culture fit, but more importantly ‘culture-add’, and we strongly encourage people from all walks of life to apply.  We believe in hiring the best and the brightest to help cultivate our culture of collaboration and appreciation. Apply today and explore your future at Proofpoint! #LifeAtPFPT

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If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

Consistent with Proofpoint values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets as set out below. Pay within these ranges varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate. The range provided may represent a candidate range and may not reflect the full range for an individual tenured employee. This role may be eligible for variable pay and/or equity. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes flexible time off, a robust well-being program that provides for 4 global wellbeing days per year, and a 3-week work from anywhere option.

Base Pay Ranges:

SF Bay Area, New York City Metro Area:

Base Pay Range: 90,075.00 - 132,110.00 USD

California (excludes SF Bay Area), Colorado, Connecticut, Illinois, Washington DC Metro, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas, Washington, Virginia, and Alaska:

Base Pay Range: 72,825.00 - 106,810.00 USD

All other cities and states excluding those listed above:

Base Pay Range: 66,600.00 - 97,680.00 USD