Payroll Analyst

Role Overview

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Analyst to manage and support payroll activities across India, APAC, and EMEA. The role will be responsible for payroll accuracy, data integrity, reconciliations, compliance, employee records, and coordination with internal teams and payroll vendors.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate payroll inputs, including employee data, timesheets, benefits, deductions, new hires, exits, salary changes, and other payroll adjustments, for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage payroll data integrity and maintain accurate employee records in Workday.
• Process and support India payroll along with payroll activities across APAC, EMEA countries.
• Develop and implement payroll policies, procedures, and controls to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, confidentiality, and data security.
• Perform monthly payroll reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Coordinate year-end payroll processes, including tax reporting, annual statements, and compliance filings for respective countries.
• Resolve employee payroll-related questions and concerns in a timely manner.
• Support payroll audits and provide required reports and documentation.
• Ensure payroll processes are aligned with applicable country-specific statutory and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities for payroll process improvement, standardization, and automation.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in international payroll, along with a strong understanding of India payroll.
• Proficient in Workday and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel, for data analysis, reporting, and reconciliation.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple payrolls and strict deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing complex payroll scenarios across different jurisdictions.
• Good understanding of payroll compliance, statutory requirements, and payroll controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to handle confidential payroll and employee information with discretion.