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Payroll Analyst Project Intern (HROP) - 2026 Start (BS/MS)

1 week ago San Jose, CA

Responsibilities

The HROP Payroll Ops team strives to be the trusted partner to the employees as we respect and value their opinions and honoring our promise in handling sensitive data with integrity. We are committed to innovation in continuous systematization and process optimization to achieve our full potential and we endeavor to provide a positive end-to-end employee experience in salary and benefit processing.

We aspire to be the leading payroll ops team by providing excellent support to the employees in our industry in order for them to excel in their career. The ideal candidate is someone who is passionate, highly independent, self-driven with a growth mindset and is keen on accepting challenges yet remain humble with the aim of learning and growing with the team.

As a project intern, you will have the opportunity to engage in impactful short-term projects that provide you with a glimpse of professional real-world experience. You will gain practical skills through on-the-job learning in a fast-paced work environment and develop a deeper understanding of your career interests.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis - we encourage you to apply early.

Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end monthly payroll activities, including collating and validating inputs, outputs, and statutory reporting;

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- Drive process improvements and system implementations to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy;
- Ensure compliance with payroll and benefits processes in line with new policies or regulatory changes;
- Prepare payroll reports and analysis, supporting finance in audits (internal/external);
- Oversee payroll vendors, ensuring strict adherence to contracts and SLAs;
- Liaise with authorities (e.g., social security, tax) to ensure compliance;
- Collaborate with HR business partners and HR operations to improve employee experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing an Undergraduate/Masters in Accounting/Finance or Data Management, or a related field.
- Strong academic performance in areas such as mathematical equations or financial modeling;
- Excel and project management capabilities;
- Proven ability to perform high-quality academic projects;
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in payroll tools and processing;
- Proficiency in payroll tools.

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Client-provided location(s): San Jose, CA
Job ID: TikTok-7662342270797695285
Employment Type: INTERN
Posted: 2026-07-15T21:01:17

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • HSA
    • Life Insurance
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Snacks
    • Pet-friendly Office
    • Happy Hours
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Company Equity
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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