Sr. Payroll Analyst

Be The Expert Who Makes Payroll Excellence HappenWe're looking for a seasoned payroll professional who thrives on complex challenges and delivers results that matter. As our Senior Payroll Analyst, you'll be the go-to expert for multiple countries, leading critical projects and providing solutions that ensure accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service. Whether it's guiding market expansions, optimizing processes, or solving intricate payroll challenges, your expertise will directly impact our global operations and employee experience. If you combine deep technical knowledge with sharp analytical skills and a drive for excellence, we want to talk to you.Key job responsibilitiesTechnical Leadership- Serve as subject matter expert for payroll operations across assigned countries- Lead payroll components in M&A and expansion projects- Design and implement robust control frameworks- Maintain compliance with local regulations- Develop comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge basesProcess Excellence- Drive end-to-end payroll improvement initiatives- Lead root cause analysis for complex payroll issues- Implement and optimize payroll processes- Support decision-making through formulating and executing financial analysis- Monitor and enhance operational effectivenessStakeholder Management- Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders- Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams- Lead process improvement consultations- Drive collaborative solutions across departmentsMentoring- Mentor team membersBASIC QUALIFICATIONS- Excellent customer service orientation- 3+ years Payroll/HR experience- Fluency in English and German- Advanced user of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)- Deep controllership / statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labour code, social security, garnishments, pension, benefits, terminations)- Ability to deal with ambiguity and competing objectives in a fast-paced environment- Demonstrated stakeholder management skills- Process optimization expertise- Experience leading complex data analysis Proficient in obtaining, organizing, and analyzing data to make fact-based decisions and drive- Track record of identifying root causes and implementing preventive solutions at scalePREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- 5+ years of experience in European or Middle East country payroll operations- Experience in leading projects- Experience in cross-functional team environments- We value diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right candidate for this or other positions.