Payroll Analyst

Overview

In this role you will manage monthly payroll across multiple EMEA entities with a global vendor, ensuring accurate inputs and timely payments. You will serve as the primary payroll contact for international assignments and equity programs, coordinating with mobility and compensation teams. The role emphasizes compliance, audit support, and process improvement within a fast-paced, matrix environment. You will partner with HR, Finance, and external vendors to drive accurate, compliant payroll operations that support the business.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly payroll processing for multiple EMEA entities with the global vendor
• Prepare, validate, and submit non-integrated payroll inputs (bonuses, allowances, deductions, off-cycle adjustments)
• Review payroll outputs for accuracy and compliance before approval
• Ensure timely payroll payments including salaries, taxes, social security, and statutory contributions
• Act as primary payroll contact for international assignments and mobility programs
• Process expatriate allowances, tax equalizations, and shadow payrolls; manage equity compensation (RSU vestings, ESPP)
• Reconcile payroll journals with Finance and respond to inquiries
• Support audits with required payroll documentation and reports
• Maintain SOX, GDPR compliance and internal controls
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements in payroll operations across EMEA
• Build and maintain relationships with HR, Finance, and external vendors
• Participate in global payroll projects and system enhancements

Key requirements

• 3–5 years of hands-on multi-country EMEA payroll operations experience
• Experience with international payroll vendors (e.g., ADP, CloudPay, or similar platforms)
• Knowledge of EMEA payroll legislation, compliance, and reporting obligations
• Experience handling payroll for globally mobile employees and equity compensation (RSU/ESPP)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with HRIS/ERP systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention to detail
• Excellent English communication (written and verbal); additional EMEA languages a plus

• attention to detail
• strong communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• SAP SuccessFactors
• ADP
• CloudPay

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