Overview of the role

The HR Analyst - Payroll will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple locations, maintaining payroll data integrity, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. This role involves handling payroll-related inquiries, generating reports, supporting system implementations, and collaborating with various departments to enhance payroll processes. 

What you will do

• Assist in processing monthly payroll for employees across multiple locations and ensure accuracy and compliance with local regulations and company policies.
• Maintain employee payroll records, including claims/reimbursements, incentives, deductions, overtime, payroll locks, and off-cycle payroll inputs. Conduct preventive checks and validations prior to payroll runs.
• Resolve support tickets/cases related to payroll inputs (claims/reimbursements, overtime, incentives, deductions) and payroll reports within target SLA standards.
• Review and update claims submitted through self-service workflows.
• Ensure payroll processes and inputs adhere to local labor laws and statutory requirements in each country within the regions.
• Generate payroll reports as needed, including salary reconciliations and statutory deductions.
• Work closely with finance to resolve payroll posting-related queries and Collaborate with Business HR on bulk payroll inputs and approvals.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure seamless integration of payroll processes with overall business operations.
• Assist in the implementation of new payroll software or systems, including user acceptance testing (UAT) and parallel payroll runs.
• Assist in internal and external payroll audits by providing accurate documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Address employee inquiries related to payroll, resolve issues promptly, and maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Identifies and recommends reasonable short- and long-term goals, milestones, and benchmarks for key performance metrics.
• Coordinates and leads the implementation of new HR initiatives, including training, development, recruiting, and other related programs.
• Analyzing HR metrics to recommend policies and activities that improve organizational culture, including strategies to attract and hire top talent, enhance employee engagement and retention, address staffing challenges, and ensure legal compliance.
• Acts as a liaison between HR leadership and other departments to ensure seamless integration and execution of new programs and initiatives.

Skills

Required Skills to be successful

1. Proven experience in payroll processing and management.
2. Strong understanding of local labor laws and statutory requirements.
3. Proficiency in payroll software and MS Office Suite, especially Excel.
4. Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
5. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.

What equips you for the role

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field and Minimum 5 years’ experience within Payroll.
• Good verbal and written communication skills to enable effective interactions with HR teams members, employees, managers, and other stakeholders.
• Technology proficiency and familiarity with HR software e.g., SuccessFactors Employee Central, PeopleAssist Case Management Tool, SAP HCM and HANA system.