Job Description

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Our Human Resources team has one goal: create solutions and services that foster an inclusive and innovative culture. We act as strategic partners to deliver innovative learning and development opportunities, comprehensive compensation and benefit solutions, recruiting tools and more to attract new talent and excite existing talent. We’re a compassionate, hardworking and dedicated team that knows our work makes an impact on our company every day.

What you’ll be doing:

• Responsible for processing, system changes, problem solving and testing of Payroll systems.
• Conduct payroll audits and participate in payroll projects as our subject matter expert.
• Leading process improvement initiatives and cross-functional project teams to optimize finance and business operations.
• Mentoring junior analysts and providing training on complex payroll transactions.
• Collaborating with IT, HRIS, and Tax resources to ensure seamless project execution.
• Driving the implementation of tax updates and system upgrades.
• Analyzing business performance and recommending actions for increased profitability.
• Serving as an advisor to business leaders, sharing financial expertise and insights.
• Managing and reporting on project progress and delivering key milestones.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws.
• Contributing to strategic planning and business strategy alignment.
• Championing process excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

What you bring to the table:

• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team-building skills.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams and projects.
• Expertise in financial analysis and process optimization.
• Experience with payroll, tax updates, and system implementations.
• High degree of discretion and independent judgment in decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective business partnering.
• Ability to drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strategic thinker with problem-solving capabilities.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Passion for continuous improvement and innovation.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience working with payroll.
• Demonstrated experience leading process improvements and cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with relevant software tools.

What’s needed - Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration
• Experience in a large, matrixed business environment.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop team members.
• Knowledge of HRIS and IT project collaboration is a plus.

We Offer:

Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)

112 Hours of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)

Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.