Payroll Analyst I

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of complex and technical payroll tasks, including checking of trial and final payroll outputs, processing off-cycle payments and providing hands on support to queries received from associates, HR, managers and local government offices.
• Resolves payroll issues and engages with internal and external stakeholders to exchange information and provide clarifications necessary to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing and compliance.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing in compliance with local labor laws and internal policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of international payroll regulations, statutory benefits, and compliance requirements.
• Take full responsibility for reviewing trial and final payroll outputs, including payslips, gross-to-net reports, variance analysis, payment files, and statutory filings.
• Collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate month-end reporting, including journal creation and reconciliation; assist with resolving open queries.
• Process off-cycle payments such as final pay, bonuses, and commissions.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees, HR, managers, and local authorities.
• Submit all statutory filings, tax returns, and other local authority reports within designated deadlines.
• Work closely with external payroll vendors to ensure local compliance and efficient processing.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for internal stakeholders, including HR and Finance.
• Maintain and update payroll process documentation.
• Support internal and external payroll audits as required.
• Handle confidential information with a high level of discretion and professionalism.
• Assist with payroll and accounting projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in international payroll.
• Recognized Payroll Certification (preferred).
• Strong understanding of local labor laws and compliance, especially within AMEA regions.
• Experience working with third-party payroll vendors (e.g., ADP, Safeguard).
• Familiarity with Workday PECI integrations (preferred).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A proactive, team-oriented attitude with strong problem-solving skills.
• Multilingual capabilities are a plus.