Payroll analyst

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Accounting Analyst to join our Global Payroll team. The Payroll Analyst will be responsible for supporting end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries, ensuring accurate and timely delivery in line with payroll calendars, local regulations, and internal controls. This role requires strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of payroll accounting, and the ability to analyse gross-to-net calculations while ensuring data integrity across systems such as Workday.

In this role, you will work closely with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to validate employee data, resolve payroll-related queries within agreed timelines, and support month-end activities including reconciliations and journal entries. You will also collaborate with global stakeholders on headcount and expense-related matters, playing a key role in maintaining smooth and compliant payroll operations across the organization. Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders are essential for success in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll inputs for multiple global countries, ensuring adherence to monthly payroll calendars and cut-off timelines.
• Accurately input and maintain payroll data within the system, ensuring completeness and consistency of records.
• Validate and reconcile HR data (including Workday inputs) to ensure accuracy prior to payroll processing.
• Review and verify gross-to-net payroll calculations, with a clear understanding of system-driven outputs and statutory deductions.
• Respond to employee payroll queries within defined SLAs, providing timely and accurate resolutions.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations and issue resolution.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure compliance with local statutory regulations across global jurisdictions.
• Partner with global stakeholders on payroll-related aspects of expenses and headcount reporting.
• Support payroll accounting activities, including journal entries and month-end close processes.
• Maintain clear and professional communication, leveraging strong written and verbal English skills.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a payroll role or a similar finance position.
• Understanding of end-to-end Payroll Accounting Process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with vendors and internal teams.
• Working knowledge of specific software (e.g., NetSuite Oracle, Workday).
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis for reporting and reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Why join YouGov?

Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.

Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.

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We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.

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