Global Payroll Analyst — Remote, 9-Month FTC (EMEA)

Oyster HR; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Oyster HR is hiring a Global Payroll Analyst for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on optimizing payroll processes across multiple countries and analyzing payroll data to support accurate, timely, and compliant operations. Collaboration with external providers and internal stakeholders is essential.

The position is fully remote with a requirement to be based within EMEA. The contract type and international scope offer exposure to diverse payroll practices and regulatory

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret multi-country payroll data to support accurate processing, reporting, and decision-making
• Validate payroll inputs and outputs; identify and resolve discrepancies involving employee records, benefits, taxes, deductions, and payments
• Support payroll processing and help ensure country-level payroll and tax compliance
• Conduct regular payroll audits and reconcile payroll records with general-ledger accounts
• Investigate trends and root causes, then recommend practical improvements to accuracy, efficiency, controls, and compliance
• Use payroll systems, HR systems, spreadsheets, and data-transformation tools to improve reporting and workflows
• Coordinate payroll activity and data exchange with external vendors and cross-functional partners
• Respond to payroll-related questions professionally and resolve issues with appropriate urgency
• Maintain current knowledge of payroll regula

Job description

Oyster HR is hiring a Global Payroll Analyst for a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on optimizing payroll processes across multiple countries and analyzing payroll data to support accurate, timely, and compliant operations. Collaboration with external providers and internal stakeholders is essential.

The position is fully remote with a requirement to be based within EMEA. The contract type and international scope offer exposure to diverse payroll practices and regulatory