Payroll Analyst

• Full-time, Office-based, permanent contracts
• Office locations: Prague, Czech Republic and Bratislava, Slovakia
• German speakers may have the option to work from Germany; French speakers from Rabat, Morocco
• Comprehensive relocation and immigration support packages available for international candidates

• Deliver end-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries and entities, including for example Germany, Spain, Italy, France, Nordics, Israel, and Romania
• Design, implement, and enhance robust payroll control frameworks (Source to Gross, Gross to Net)
• Lead or contribute to process improvement initiatives using Six Sigma methodology
• Partner closely with Benefits, Compensation, Stock Options, HR, and Finance teams
• Support or lead payroll components in strategic initiatives and country expansion projects
• Maintain strict compliance with local regulations across assigned countries
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to stakeholders, resolving complex payroll queries
• Contribute to or lead root cause analysis for intricate payroll issues
• Develop and maintain comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge bases
• Support vendor relationships and performance management
• Mentor team members and contribute to a culture of continuous learning (for Senior level)
• Deliver on payroll aspects of M&A projects (for Senior level)
• Formulate and execute financial analysis to support decision-making (for Senior level)

• 1 year payroll/HR experience OR 3 years professional experience (non-payroll/HR); 3 years payroll/HR experience for Senior roles
• Fluency in English plus another EU language like German, Spanish, Italian, French, Hebrew, Romanian, or Arabic
• Excellent customer service orientation
• Advanced user of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, complex formulas)
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving capabilities
• Experience with root cause analysis and implementing preventive solutions
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with competing objectives
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills (especially for Senior level)

• Familiar with payroll systems such as SAP, PeopleSoft, Workday, or ADP software
• Deep controllership / statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labor code, social security, garnishments, pension, benefits, terminations) in one or more European or Middle Eastern countries
• Background in European or Middle East country payroll operations
• Proficient in Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance (especially for Senior level)
• Experience in leading cross-functional projects (especially for Senior level)
• Process optimization expertise and track record of implementing improvements at scale

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