Senior Payroll Specialist

About Marvell

Marvell’s semiconductor solutions are the essential building blocks of the data infrastructure that connects our world. Across enterprise, cloud and AI, automotive, and carrier architectures, our innovative technology is enabling new possibilities. 

At Marvell, you can affect the arc of individual lives, lift the trajectory of entire industries, and fuel the transformative potential of tomorrow. For those looking to make their mark on purposeful and enduring innovation, above and beyond fleeting trends, Marvell is a place to thrive, learn, and lead. 

Your Team, Your Impact

What You Can Expect

The Senior Payroll Specialist will be responsible for payroll processing, analysis of employee compensation and benefits related to payroll operations. This is an exciting role with considerable opportunities.

Main Areas of Responsibility

• Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely payroll processing for US domestic locations.

• Enter and verify new hire data in payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Workday), ensure accurate tax setup, benefits enrollment, and state/local jurisdiction registration as applicable.

• Resolve discrepancies between HRIS and payroll platforms to ensure seamless onboarding and first payroll accuracy.

• Import and verify employee 401(k) deferral and match elections from third-party providers (e.g., Schwab), ensuring timely updates in payroll systems and alignment with payroll cycles and compliance requirements.

• Prepare detailed reports, schedules, and documentation to support annual 401(k) plan audits, ensure accuracy of deferral, match, and loan data; reconcile contributions against payroll records; and respond to auditor and plan administrator inquiries in a timely and professional manner.

• Assist working with third party payroll providers to ensure that all monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax filings are met. Ensure all local statutory payroll and fringe benefit reporting requirements are met.

• Facilitate and perform regular payroll audits and assist preparing supporting schedules for external auditors.

• Providing excellent payroll support to all employees and cross-functional teams by addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local and international tax and wage & hour laws, regulations or guidelines, including payroll tax registrations.

• Special projects, including process documentation and improvements, system updates, integrations, upgrades or implementations.

• Follow and maintain internal control policies, procedures and compliance with respect to the payroll process.

• Recognizing opportunities and recommending scalable processes to enhance payroll operational efficiency while maintaining accuracy.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years’ experience with U.S. payroll in a multi-state environment and minimum 1000 employee base including solid knowledge of payroll principles, rules and regulations and with demonstrated strong payroll technical skills in a variety of areas including, payroll processing, reporting, payroll taxes, accounting related to payroll, etc.

• Strength in using Excel including formulas and functions (Vlookups and Pivot tables).

• Ability to effectively analyze large amounts of data and present key findings to management.

• A self-starter with the ability to work independently, but also flexible working with a team yet can complete tasks under limited supervision.

• Effective problem solver with strong analytical skills.

• System experience with ADP Workforce Now and Workday are strongly preferred.

• Ability to prioritize and to work to very tight deadlines.

• Ability to function in a highly confidential environment.

• Proven ability to partner with cross-functional teams, including legal, HR, tax, accounting and finance.

Expected Base Pay Range (USD)

The successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. The expected base pay range for this role may be modified based on market conditions.

Additional Compensation and Benefit Elements 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Any applicant who requires a reasonable accommodation during the selection process should contact Marvell HR Helpdesk at TAOps@marvell.com.