Global Payroll Analyst

remote work; United States; Remote; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oyster is seeking a payroll analyst for a 9-month fixed-term contract within our global payroll team. You will optimize multi-country payroll processes, analyze payroll data, support processing and audits, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations for senior stakeholders.

You will collect, interpret, and validate payroll data across countries, ensure country-level compliance, conduct regular audits, reconcile with the general ledger, and collaborate with external vendors and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in payroll analytics or related roles.
• Hands-on multi-country payroll experience with tax and compliance knowledge.
• Experience analyzing large datasets and producing actionable insights.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills with lookups and pivot tables.
• Experience with payroll software, accounting concepts, and data transformation tools.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under time pressure.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret multi-country payroll data to support processing and decision making.
• Validate payroll inputs and outputs and resolve discrepancies.
• Support payroll processing and ensure country level compliance.
• Conduct regular payroll audits and reconcile with general ledger accounts.
• Investigate trends and root causes and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate data exchange with external vendors and cross-functional partners.

Skills

Payroll analytics

Multi-country payroll

Excel/Sheets (Lookups & pivots)

Payroll software

Data transformation tools

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

About the role

The role is a 9 month fixed-term contract within Oyster’s global payroll team. You will optimize multi-country payroll processes, analyze payroll data, support processing and audits, and translate complex data into actionable recommendations.

What you'll do

• Collect, analyze, and interpret multi-country payroll data to support processing and decision making
• Validate payroll inputs and outputs and resolve discrepancies
• Support payroll processing and ensure country level compliance
• Conduct regular payroll audits and reconcile with general ledger accounts
• Investigate trends and root causes and recommend improvements
• Coordinate data exchange with external vendors and cross-functional partners

What they're looking for

• 3+ years of experience in payroll analysis or related roles
• Hands-on multi-country payroll experience with tax and compliance knowledge
• Experience analyzing large datasets and producing actionable insights
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills with lookups and pivot tables
• Experience with payroll software, accounting concepts, and data transformation tools
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under time pressure

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states location as EMEA and that roles are fully remote but based within EMEA; confirm if Nigeria is eligible before interviewing
• The listing does not state a timezone requirement beyond EMEA; confirm before interviewing
• The listing does not specify contractor vs employee status beyond a fixed-term contract; confirm before interviewing
• The listing does not mention pay currency or range; confirm before interviewing
• The listing does not mention visa or work-authorization notes; confirm before interviewing