Laura Scholes, Cpp
About Laura Scholes, Cpp
Laura Scholes is a Payroll Manager with extensive experience in payroll administration across various companies, including ThoughtSpot and Omidyar Network. She holds a Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification and has a strong background in multi-state payroll coordination and compliance.
Current Role at ThoughtSpot
Laura Scholes serves as the Payroll Manager at ThoughtSpot, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance for a workforce of 280 to 450 employees. Her responsibilities include managing multi-state and international payroll coordination, as well as ensuring the completion of quarterly tasks such as tax reconciliations and workers' compensation reporting.
Previous Experience in Payroll Management
Before joining ThoughtSpot, Laura Scholes held several payroll management positions. She worked as a Payroll Manager at Portola Pharmaceuticals for nine months in 2020 and at Omidyar Network for one year from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she spent six years as Payroll & HRIS Manager at CollabNet from 2011 to 2017 and has extensive experience from her time at Rambus, where she held multiple payroll-related roles from 1999 to 2011.
Education and Professional Certification
Laura Scholes studied at the American Payroll Association, where she achieved her Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) certification in April 2010. She also holds a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) certification obtained in April 2008. Her educational background includes studies at Cañada College, which contributed to her expertise in payroll management.
Expertise in Payroll Compliance
Laura Scholes possesses significant expertise in payroll compliance, particularly in SOX compliance. She manages the addition of new State/SUI/Local ID numbers as required. To maintain her knowledge of industry standards, she regularly receives compliance updates from the American Payroll Association and is an active member of the organization, reflecting her commitment to professional development in the payroll field.
Long-standing Career in Payroll and Finance
Laura Scholes has a long-standing career in payroll and finance, beginning in 1992 as an Accounts Payable Specialist at Rambus. Over the years, she has developed a comprehensive skill set in payroll administration, compliance, and human resources information systems (HRIS), with experience spanning multiple companies and roles in the industry.