Payroll Analyst

SUMMARY

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for supporting the execution of payroll operations across multiple international regions. This role ensures payroll accuracy, compliance with regional tax laws and internal controls, and timely delivery of payments. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and experienced with global payroll platforms, vendors, and regulatory environments.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Support all aspects of the end-to-end global payroll process to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness—working closely with local payroll agencies and global vendors (PEOs/EORs/payroll providers).
• Prepare and review semi-monthly and monthly payroll data, including earnings, taxes, equity, bonuses, and deductions.
• Perform payroll reconciliations, validate reports, and support general ledger payroll entries and accruals (e.g., in NetSuite or similar systems).
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to employees and government agencies worldwide.
• Collaborate with local payroll agencies to maintain compliance with tax regulations, social security, and labor law requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and statutory requirements, and support audit and compliance efforts.
• Maintain and update documentation for payroll processes, controls, and procedures.
• Serve as a key point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, delivering high-quality support and subject matter expertise to employees, HR, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Work cross-functionally with HR, benefits, accounting, and external partners to ensure data integrity and alignment throughout the payroll lifecycle.
• Identify and contribute to payroll process improvements and automation initiatives, including system integrations and workflow enhancements.
• Participate in global payroll projects, such as new country rollouts, vendor transitions, or system upgrades.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• 5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years supporting global payrolls across regions such as EMEA, APAC, and the Americas.
• Solid understanding of international payroll processes, including compliance with local tax and labor laws.
• Experience with equity compensation and related payroll/tax reporting (e.g.,RSUs, ESPP).
• Experience working with third-party global payroll vendors or PEO/EOR partners.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

BONUS POINTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong Excel skills; familiarity with financial and HR systems such as TriNet, NetSuite, Workday, or ADP.
• Exposure to global mobility or expatriate payroll programs.
• Familiarity with payroll compliance frameworks such as SOX.
• CPP, GPA, or other international payroll certification preferred.