Senior Payroll Planning Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain payroll planning models and forecasts, ensuring alignment with CB methodologies and accounting principles.
• Coordinate with HR, CB, and Accounting teams to ensure consistency between payroll plans, actuals, and system records.
• Design and implement automation processes for payroll calculations and data validation using Workday and related systems.
• Analyze payroll structure and costs, identifying optimization opportunities and ensuring correct accounting treatment.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting for management and corporate FPA needs.
• Validate payroll allocations across entities and challenge underlying assumptions to ensure accuracy and fairness.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll-related data flow, reporting, and process automation Key KPIs Accuracy of payroll forecasts vs. actuals.
• Timeliness and quality of payroll data submission for planning cycles.
• Level of process automation achieved (of manual steps eliminated).
• Accuracy and completeness of payroll accounting allocations.
• Quality and reliability of payroll analytical reports.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in FPA, Payroll Planning, or Compensation Benefits analytics.
• Strong understanding of payroll structure, accounting principles, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems (preferably Workday).
• Solid Excel / Google Sheets and BI tools proficiency; familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Power Query, SQL, Python) is an advantage.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to challenge existing processes constructively.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Conditions & Benefits

• Health insurance with oncology coverage and life insurance included.
• Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule.
• Relocation package offered for candidates from other regions.
• Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support.
• Diverse internal training programs.
• Partially or fully paid additional training courses.
• All necessary work equipment.