Global Payroll Operations Senior Analyst

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Generous paid time off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

EY in Chicago is seeking a Senior Analyst for Global Payroll Operate. You will participate in global payroll activities, support sales and service opportunities, and collaborate across regions to ensure compliant, accurate payroll operations.

The role emphasizes governance, data accuracy, and continuous process improvement across jurisdictions. The successful candidate will have a strong payroll/tax background, a bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of relevant experience, and a willingness to travel in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and relevant post-graduate qualification, preferable with an emphasis in accounting, business or finance
• Four or more years of relevant payroll and/or tax experience or equivalent experience in business or industry
• Possesses an approved HR or business-related certification, or is actively progressing toward one—including SHRM‑CP/SHRM‑SCP; PHR, SPHR, or GPHR through HRCI; Certified Payroll Professional (APA); a Master’s in Business Administration; or the EY Tech MBA
• Understanding of payroll or other related finance /HR activities
• Excellent organizational, project management, technology, Microsoft tools and verbal/written communication skills with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Willingness to travel as needed, and working in a balanced hybrid environment

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight of complex global payroll programs, ensuring governance frameworks, service management standards, and project delivery consistently exceed client expectations
• Maintain proactive engagement with EY global payroll teams and senior client stakeholders to ensure seamless, timely, and accurate payroll execution across all jurisdictions
• Respond to payroll and governance payroll queries from clients and internal global stakeholders
• Oversee the development and maintenance of comprehensive global payroll calendars, ensuring alignment of all delivery milestones, data collection timelines, and stakeholder responsibilities
• Drive process efficiency by coordinating with cross border EY teams to standardize and optimize data exchange
• Lead payroll accuracy assurance through governance reviews and audit oversight, partnering with country teams to identify defects and implement corrective actions
• Direct the creation, standardization, and annual audit of global payroll process and procedure documentation
• Provide high level training, enablement, and thought leadership on global payroll tools, governance models, and client specific operational frameworks

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree and relevant post-graduate qualification

Job description

EY in Chicago is seeking a Senior Analyst for Global Payroll Operate. You will participate in global payroll activities, support sales and service opportunities, and collaborate across regions to ensure compliant, accurate payroll operations.

The role emphasizes governance, data accuracy, and continuous process improvement across jurisdictions. The successful candidate will have a strong payroll/tax background, a bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of relevant experience, and a willingness to travel in