International Payroll Analyst

Overview

This role involves owning and scaling international payroll operations across LATAM, EMEA, and APAC regions. You will serve as an individual contributor with deep cross-functional influence, combining data-driven execution, attention to detail, and international tax compliance to support a growing global workforce.

Reporting to the Sr. Global Payroll Manager, you will drive strategic initiatives including Workday enhancements and global payroll vendor implementations to build scalable, best-in-class operational processes. The role partners with Payroll Vendors and internal teams across People, Finance, Tax, Legal, Treasury, Equity, and Internal Audit to deliver accurate, timely, compliant, and employee-centered payroll outcomes.

Responsibilities

• International Payroll Execution & Oversight

  • Manage, audit, and execute multi-country payroll delivery across 15+ international countries, including payroll inputs, validation, approvals, funding coordination, reconciliations, statutory filings, and post-payroll activities.
  • Own the payroll calendar and operating cadence across countries, proactively managing dependencies, cutoffs, exceptions, and risks to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
  • Partner with local in-country payroll providers to ensure strict adherence to regional pay schedules and statutory processing windows.

• Compliance & Equity Management

  • Oversee international equity compensation payroll processing (RSUs, Stock Options).
  • Ensure regulatory compliance across international tax jurisdictions, including localized statutory benefits and reporting requirements.

• Systems & Scaling Initiatives

  • Serve as functional lead for payroll technology projects.
  • Leverage Workday to automate workflows, optimize system configurations, build custom reporting, and partner on implementation of upcoming enterprise Global Payroll solutions.

• Cross-Functional & Vendor Management

  • Partner with Benefits, People Operations, Legal, and Finance.
  • Manage external vendor relationships and third-party tax fulfillment partners to support seamless funds reconciliation and local tax compliance.

• Process Controls

  • Establish, document, and enforce global payroll policies, SOX controls, and standard operating procedures to streamline audit readiness (401k, Workers’ Comp, Financial Audits).

• Strategic Growth Projects

  • Support special initiatives such as M&A integrations, new country market entries, and business-critical cross-functional launches.

Requirements

• Experience: 3–5 years of progressive payroll operations experience in a high-growth, publicly traded tech company with a global footprint.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in payroll, accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field.
• Systems Expertise: Advanced proficiency with Workday Payroll (reporting, configuration, integrations) and global payroll software platforms.
• Technical & Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (vlookups, index/match, pivot tables) for complex data analysis, reconciliation, and audit modeling.
• Domain Expertise: Thorough understanding of global equity taxation, statutory compliance, international labor laws, and multi-currency payroll distribution.
• Execution & Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving capabilities, high discretion handling confidential data, and exceptional communication skills to collaborate across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience responding to internal, external, statutory, and financial audit requests, including preparation of reconciliations, control evidence, and supporting documentation.
• Experience applying automation or AI tools to payroll operations, analytics, controls, case management, or knowledge documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer service to employees and business partners across regions, cultures, and time zones.
• Experience in a publicly traded, technology, or high-growth company supporting international expansion or payroll transformation.

How Success Will Be Measured

• Operational Excellence: Accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across the international footprint.
• Audit & Governance: Strong controls, clean reconciliations, and audit-ready documentation.
• Vendor Management: Reliable vendor performance and effective resolution of payroll issues.
• Scalability: Scalable processes, improved automation, and clear country-level operating documentation.
• Stakeholder Satisfaction: Trusted partnerships and a responsive, employee-centered service experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary Range (USD): $105,400—$147,500
• Eligible for equity in the form of restricted stock units. Depending on the position offered, it may also be eligible to receive commission.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits and income replacement programs
• 401(k) with employer match
• Global benefit programs (workspace, professional development, caregiving support)
• Family planning support
• Gender-affirming care
• Mental health & coaching benefits
• Flexible vacation & paid volunteer time off
• Generous paid parental leave

Location

This role supports international payroll operations across LATAM, EMEA, and APAC regions and is a U.S.-based position for base salary transparency purposes.