Payroll Analyst

Key Responsibilities:

End-to-End Payroll Processing

• Prepare, validate, and process monthly and fortnightly payrolls for multiple APAC & EMEA countries.
• Own gross-to-net calculations, off-cycle adjustments, retroactive payments, and reconciliations.
• Review pre- and post-payroll reports, audit files, GL postings, and variance analyses.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure statutory compliance with local country tax, social security, pensions, and benefit-in-kind requirements.
• Maintain robust controls, documentation, and audit readiness for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate year-end payroll activities to support employee filing requirements.

Vendor & ICP Management

• Partner with ADP Celergo and other ICPs for country-specific processing, SLAs, and issue resolution.
• Monitor vendor performance, drive root-cause analysis, and implement continuous improvements.

HRIS & Integrations

• Validate and reconcile Oracle HCM payroll interfaces (new hires, terminations, transfers, compensation changes).

Employee Support & Case Management

• Manage payroll queries via helpdesk/case management tools like ServiceNow or Freshservice.

Accounting & Finance Partnership

• Reconcile payroll accounts, support journal entries, and assist with month-end close activities (accruals, provisions).
• Support treasury with funding files, bank payments, net pay, and statutory remittances.

Operational Excellence

• Maintain and enhance SOPs, process maps, and control checklists.
• Lead or participate in projects including country transitions, M&A integrations, system enhancements, and new market entries.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement in quality, timeliness, cost, and employee experience.