Payroll Analyst - Remote

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced and highly analytical International Payroll Lead to oversee and scale international payroll operations across LATAM, EMEA, and APAC regions. This role manages complex payroll processes for a rapidly growing global workforce, ensuring compliance with regional tax laws, statutory requirements, and internal policies. You will combine data-driven decision-making with careful attention to detail, partnering cross-functionally to deliver accurate, timely, employee-centered payroll services.

Reporting to the Sr. Global Payroll Manager, you will lead strategic initiatives including Workday enhancements and global payroll vendor implementations to build scalable, best-in-class operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage, audit, and execute multi-country payroll processes across 15+ international markets, ensuring high accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
• Lead the payroll calendar, proactively managing dependencies, cutoffs, exceptions, and potential risks to ensure employee payments are processed correctly and on schedule.
• Partner with local payroll providers to adhere to regional pay schedules and statutory processing windows.
• Oversee international equity compensation payroll processing, ensuring full regulatory compliance and accurate reporting across jurisdictions.
• Serve as the functional lead for payroll technology projects, leveraging Workday to automate workflows, optimize configurations, and develop custom reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Benefits, Legal, Finance, and People Operations; manage external vendor relationships to ensure seamless payroll and tax compliance.
• Establish, document, and enforce global payroll policies, controls, and SOPs to streamline audit readiness and compliance efforts.
• Support strategic growth initiatives such as M&A integrations, new market entries, and cross-functional launches.
• Respond to audit requests, prepare reconciliations, and maintain comprehensive documentation to support compliance and internal controls.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years of progressive payroll operations experience within high-growth, publicly traded technology companies with a global footprint.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in payroll, accounting, finance, human resources, or a related field.
• Advanced proficiency with Workday Payroll, including reporting, configuration, and integrations.
• Expertise in global payroll software platforms and automation tools.
• Strong technical skills, including advanced Excel/Google Sheets capabilities such as VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data reconciliation.
• Thorough understanding of global equity taxation, statutory compliance, international labor laws, and multi-currency payroll distribution.
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with high discretion in handling confidential data.

Compensation & Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Income replacement programs and 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Global benefit programs tailored to support your lifestyle, professional development, and caregiving needs.
• Family planning support and mental health & coaching benefits.
• Paid time off for vacation, parental leave, and other personal needs.
• Opportunities for career growth, learning, and development in a dynamic environment.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. Reasonable accommodations are provided for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during the application and interview process. Applications are evaluated solely based on skills and qualifications regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or political beliefs.