Sr. Payroll Analyst

Amazon; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amazon is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to lead payroll excellence across multiple countries. You will drive end-to-end payroll improvement, design control frameworks, and ensure regulatory compliance while mentoring teammates and partnering with cross-functional teams.

Fluent English is required; German is a plus. This role requires strong Excel skills, data analysis, and a track record in finance and payroll operations within fast-paced environments.

Qualifikationen

• Speak, write, and read fluently in English.
• Experience in relevant finance roles.
• Experience working with stakeholders.
• Experience in payroll operations.
• Excel advanced with pivots and lookups.
• Experience in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
• Experience in stakeholder management and communication management.
• Experience in process improvement.
• Deep controllership / statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labour code, social security, garnishments, pension, benefits, terminations).
• Experience leading complex data analysis and driving decisions.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• Drive end-to-end payroll improvement initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis for complex payroll issues.
• Implement and optimize payroll processes.
• Support decision-making through financial analysis.
• Monitor and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Build partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to cross-functional teams.
• Lead process improvement consultations.
• Mentor team members.

Kenntnisse

English fluency

Payroll operations

Excel advanced

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Controllership knowledge

Cross-functional

Data-driven decisions

Customer service

Jobbeschreibung

Job ID: 10528430 | Amazon Support Services Germany GmbH - I46

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

• Speak, write, and read fluently in English
• Experience in relevant finance roles
• Experience working with stakeholders
• Experience in payroll operations
• Experience in Excel with advanced proficiency (pivots, lookups, etc.)
• Experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
• Experience in stakeholder management and communication management
• Experience in process improvement
• Deep controllership / statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labour code, social security, garnishments, pension, benefits, terminations)
• 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
• Experience with customer service

Preferred Qualifications

• Speak, write, and read fluently in German
• Experience leading large, fast-moving projects
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams

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