Senior Payroll Analyst

The role

This person will ensure smooth delivery of day-to-day payroll operations for the EMEA region. They will manage end-to-end payroll processing, process standardization, and automation.

What you will do

• Work with international payroll partners to ensure accurate and on-time payroll processing.
• Prepare and adhere to a payroll calendar and timelines.
• Capture all inputs for payroll vendors in a timely manner.
• Perform payroll analysis including gross payroll to net payment and headcount comparisons.
• Support monthly and quarterly accounting close activities and reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with local jurisdictions including statutory filings and annual audits.
• Monitor and measure SLAs agreed with the payroll vendor.
• Collaborate with HR, Stock Administration, People Operations, Benefits, Recruiting, Legal and accounting.
• Recommend process improvements and internal control measures.
• Provide payroll support to employees and cross-functional teams.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in business, Finance, or Accounting
• 5 to 10 years of relevant and progressive payroll experience
• Public company payroll experience required
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel (Pivots, V/H Lookups) and Google Suite apps
• Understanding of accounting, taxation, and finance concepts as it relates to payroll
• In-depth knowledge of payroll-related compliance requirements
• Adaptable to a fast-changing work environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to manage through change and to lead change when appropriate
• Attention to detail, organized and thorough
• Good command on English speaking and writing

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience working on payrolls in Poland, Israel, Spain and other EMEA countries
• Experience working with international payroll platforms such as ADP, EY, Cloudpay, or other global payroll platforms
• Experience of other international payrolls
• Familiarity with Workday HCM and Workday Financials

About the company

Snowflake is growing fast and scaling its team to enable and accelerate growth. The company is passionate about its people, customers, values and culture.