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International Payroll Analyst

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As an International Payroll Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring that employees across multiple countries are paid accurately, on time, and in compliance with local regulations. You will act as a key connector between global payroll providers and internal stakeholders, managing the complexity of multi-country payroll operations. This role requires a strong sense of urgency, ownership, and attention to detail, as payroll directly impacts employee experience. Success depends on being proactive, curious, and solutions-oriented, with a continuous improvement mindset.

What are your contributions to the team?

  • Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across multiple countries.
  • Validate payroll inputs and outputs prior to finalization.
  • Process payroll transactions and meet strict payroll deadlines.
  • Perform payroll reconciliations and support month-end and year-end activities.
  • Partner with external payroll providers to ensure service quality.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, IT, Benefits etc. teams globally.
  • Respond to employee payroll inquiries professionally and promptly.
  • Investigate discrepancies and resolve payroll issues with urgency.
  • Ensure compliance with local labor laws and statutory requirements.
  • Support audits and maintain accurate payroll documentation.
  • Handle end-to-end payroll processing using manual methods.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes and efficiency.
  • Drive standardization, automation, and documentation.
  • Challenge existing processes and propose scalable solutions.
  • Anticipate risks and proactively resolve issues.

How to thrive in this role?

  • You have between six (6) months to two (2) years of international payroll experience (APAC, EMEA, LATAM).
  • You hold a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent experience.
  • You have knowledge of payroll processes and compliance.
  • You have experience with payroll systems (SAP, SuccessFactors, TRESS, etc.).
  • You have advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capability.
  • You are fluent in Spanish and English; additional languages are a plus.

Key Competencies

  • Sense of urgency and accountability.
  • Proactive mindset and continuous improvement orientation.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Cross-functional collaboration.
  • Strong organization and prioritization.
  • Integrity and confidentiality.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Maintain effective teamwork and performance under pressure.
  • Effective communication and stakeholder management.

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