Payroll Analyst

Job Summary

The Payroll Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll data while maintaining compliance with all legal, regulatory, and corporate policy requirements. This role supports the day-to-day operations of the U.S. payroll team and partners closely with cross-functional departments to deliver exceptional service to employees and stakeholders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support daily payroll operations, including processing for expats, relocations, new hires, leaves of absence, benefits changes, terminations, and tax inquiries.
• Manage and respond to employee inquiries through the Employee Service Center ticketing system in a timely and professional manner.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls, corporate finance policies (Controller’s Manual), and applicable tax and labor laws .
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll issues and improve process efficiency.
• Maintain payroll records with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality.
• Participate in audits and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• 5+ years of relevant payroll experience required.
• Proven ability to build effective partnerships with cross-functional teams and key business stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Workday Payroll experience required.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Visio, and intermediate Excel — including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables).
• Strong written and presentation skills; able to communicate complex payroll matters clearly.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multinational environment while meeting deadlines accurately.
• Team-oriented mindset with a positive attitude and commitment to supporting departmental goals.

Education / Certification

• No specific degree or certification required; equivalent experience will be considered.