Sr. Payroll Analyst

Columbia Sportswear Company • Portland, OR

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Columbia Sportswear Company's Payroll team plays a critical role in ensuring thousands of employees across stores, distribution centers, corporate offices, and field locations are paid accurately and on time. Supporting a large, multi-state workforce, our team partners across Human Resources, Finance, Benefits, and Compliance to deliver a seamless payroll experience while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and regulatory compliance. As a Sr. Payroll Analyst, you'll serve as a subject matter expert responsible for processing complex, high-volume payrolls and resolving payroll issues that require advanced analysis and judgment. You'll help ensure payroll operations run smoothly, identify opportunities for process improvement, and serve as a trusted partner to stakeholders across the organization. This is an opportunity to join a highly visible team where your expertise directly impacts employee experience and operational excellence.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience supporting complex U.S. payroll operations.
• Experience processing high-volume, multi-state payrolls in a large organization.
• Strong working knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour laws, payroll taxation, garnishments, and leave-related pay practices.
• Experience utilizing payroll systems such as ADP Workforce Now or similar enterprise payroll platforms.
• Advanced analytical and auditing skills with the ability to identify discrepancies and resolve payroll issues independently.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting payrolls for publicly traded or similarly complex organizations.
• Experience processing payroll for large distributed workforces across multiple states and locations.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) or Fundamental Payroll Certification (FPC).
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with payroll reporting and analysis.

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, partnering with HR, Benefits, Finance, and employees to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Perform payroll validations and detailed audits to ensure employees are paid accurately and in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support payroll activities associated with bonuses, equity transactions, leave programs, off-cycle payments, and other specialized payroll events.
• Maintain expert knowledge of payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, and company policies to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, reporting, and system efficiencies.
• Serve as a payroll resource for cross-functional partners, providing guidance, expertise, and support on complex payroll matters.

Benefits

• 401k plan plus a generous company match
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life Insurance
• disability
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings account
• voluntary benefit offerings (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and legal services)
• EAP + which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services
• extensive wellness benefits
• employee discounts
• generous time off program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed