Sr. Payroll Analyst

<strong>Description<br><br></strong>Be The Expert Who Makes Payroll Excellence Happen<br><br>We'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.<br><br>Key job responsibilities<br><br>Technical Leadership<br><br><ul><li> Serve as subject matter expert for payroll operations across assigned countries</li><li> Lead payroll components in M&A and expansion projects</li><li> Design and implement robust control frameworks</li><li> Maintain compliance with local regulations</li><li> Develop comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge bases<br><br></li></ul>Process Excellence<br><br><ul><li> Drive end-to-end payroll improvement initiatives</li><li> Lead root cause analysis for complex payroll issues</li><li> Implement and optimize payroll processes</li><li> Support decision-making through formulating and executing financial analysis</li><li> Monitor and enhance operational effectiveness<br><br></li></ul>Stakeholder Management<br><br><ul><li> Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders</li><li> Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams</li><li> Lead process improvement consultations</li><li> Drive collaborative solutions across departments<br><br></li></ul>Mentoring<br><br><ul><li> Mentor team members<br><br></li></ul><strong>Basic Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> Excellent customer service orientation</li><li> 3+ years Payroll/HR experience</li><li> Fluency in English</li><li> Advanced user of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)</li><li> Deep controllership / statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labour code, social security, garnishments, pension, benefits, terminations)</li><li> Ability to deal with ambiguity and competing objectives in a fast-paced environment</li><li> Demonstrated stakeholder management skills</li><li> Process optimization expertise</li><li> Experience leading complex data analysis Proficient in obtaining, organizing, and analyzing data to make fact-based decisions and drive</li><li> Track record of identifying root causes and implementing preventive solutions at scale<br><br></li></ul><strong>Preferred Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> 5+ years of experience in European or Middle East country payroll operations</li><li> Experience in leading projects</li><li> Experience in cross-functional team environments</li><li> German language skills are desirable</li><li> 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.<br><br></li></ul>Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.<br><br>m/w/d<br><br>Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.<br><br><br><strong>Company</strong> - Amazon Support Services Germany GmbH - I46<br><br>Job ID: A3185063

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