The senior payroll analyst plays a critical role in management and oversight for payroll processes serving as a vital link between employees and the business ensuring that employees are paid timely and accurately.  This role involves in-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and the capacity to work with payroll software systems, indicating a blend of technical expertise and regulatory comprehension 

This role will be part of our global payroll team providing support for up to 1,500 employees across 17 EMEA Countries as we operationally separate from Medtronic to an independent business.  

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned: 

• Utilize the payroll vendor platform to process payroll for employees across multiple EMEA locations 
• Enter, review, and validate payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, compensation changes, and benefits deductions 
• Manage and process special payroll cycles, such as bonuses, commissions, and equity awards 
• Ensure all payroll processing adheres to company policies and local and international statutory regulations 
• Review and reconcile payroll reports each pay period to ensure accuracy of employee payments, vendor remittances, and statutory filings 
• Partner with HR and Finance teams to streamline data flows and resolve issues related to employee data and integrations 
• Contribute to projects involving payroll implementations, upgrades, and integrations with other finance systems 

Required Knowledge and Experience: 

• Experience in high-volume payroll processing, with direct hands-on experience 
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines 
• Strong communicator with analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data analysis, reporting, and manipulation 
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion 
• Additional desirable qualifications include proficiency with CloudPay or ADP payroll systems