Sr. Payroll Analyst

Amazon; München; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amazon is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to act as the go-to expert for payroll operations across multiple countries, delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll services. You will drive technical leadership, process improvements, and stakeholder guidance to support global expansion and employee experience.

You will mentor teammates, design robust control frameworks, and partner with cross-functional teams to solve complex payroll challenges while maintaining exceptional service

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years payroll/HR experience with a customer service focus.
• Fluency in English.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas).
• Strong controllership and statutory compliance knowledge.

Aufgaben

• Serve as payroll SME across assigned countries.
• Lead payroll components in M&A and expansions.
• Design and implement control frameworks.
• Monitor and optimize payroll processes.
• Mentor team members and guide cross-functional teams.

Kenntnisse

Payroll operations

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Process optimization

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

MS Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Description

Be The Expert Who Makes Payroll Excellence Happen

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.

Key job responsibilities

Technical Leadership

• Serve as subject matter expert for payroll operations across assigned countries
• Lead payroll components in M&A and expansion projects
• Design and implement robust control frameworks
• Maintain compliance with local regulations
• Develop comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge bases

Process Excellence

• Drive end-to-end payroll improvement initiatives
• Lead root cause analysis for complex payroll issues
• Implement and optimize payroll processes
• Support decision-making through formulating and executing financial analysis
• Monitor and enhance operational effectiveness

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders
• Provide expert guidance to cross‑functional teams
• Lead process improvement consultations
• Drive collaborative solutions across departments

Mentoring

• Mentor team members

Basic Qualifications

• Excellent customer service orientation
• 3+ years Payroll/HR experience
• Fluency in English
• Advanced user of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
• Deep controllership / statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labour code, social security, garnishments, pension, benefits, terminations)
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and competing objectives in a fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated stakeholder management skills
• Process optimization expertise
• Experience leading complex data analysis Proficient in obtaining, organizing, and analyzing data to make fact‑based decisions and drive
• Track record of identifying root causes and implementing preventive solutions at scale

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in European or Middle East country payroll operations
• Experience in leading projects
• Experience in cross‑functional team environments
• German language skills are desirable
• 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.

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Company

Amazon Support Services Germany GmbH - I46

Job ID: A3185063