About the role#
As a Payroll Analyst Project Intern, you will work with the HR Operations Payroll team. You will handle short-term projects that provide real-world experience in payroll operations and system optimization. This is a full-time, paid internship based in San Jose.
What you'll do#
- Manage monthly payroll tasks, including validating inputs, outputs, and statutory reports.
- Drive process improvements and system updates to increase payroll accuracy.
- Ensure payroll and benefits processes follow new policies and regulatory changes.
- Prepare reports and analysis to support internal and external finance audits.
- Oversee payroll vendors to ensure they meet contract terms and service level agreements.
- Work with tax and social security authorities to maintain compliance.
- Partner with HR teams to improve the overall employee experience.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an Undergraduate or Masters program for Accounting, Finance, Data Management, or a related field.
- Strong academic performance in financial modeling or mathematical equations.
- Proficiency in Excel and project management.
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality academic projects.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with payroll tools and processing is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: San Jose, California, United States.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time internship.
- Compensation: $25 per hour.
- Timeline: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
About TikTok
TikTok operates as an entertainment provider. The company maintains a global presence with offices in cities including Los Angeles, Singapore, New York, London, and Tokyo. It employs over 92,000 people. The organization is privately held.
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