Payroll Analyst

Here’s a Summary Of The RoleThe Payroll Specialist is responsible for overseeing the payroll process for several European countries. This role requires strong understanding of payroll, previous experience in handling European markets payroll, good understanding of payroll accounting and the ability to work across geographies.Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll do (not all of it, just the important stuff):Ensure the data shared from Workday to the payroll providers, through integration, is accurate and provided timely, in line with the payroll cut offs.Review the calculation of employees Gross to Net Pay, including but not limited to variance analysis interpretation and raising any queries with the relevant stakeholders (payroll providers, HP Ops)Managing employee’s queries, ensuring they are handled within the agreed timelines (Jira ticketing system)Partner closely with HR, Finance, External Stakeholders.Ensure accurate financial reporting by overseeing the preparation of payroll-related financial reportsServe as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors for all payroll-related audits, for the scope of markets.Process Improvement & Optimization by continuously evaluate revenue processes to identify areas for automation and efficiency gains.These are the essentials you’ll need to get an interview:3-5 years of experience in PayrollDeep knowledge of local payroll rules, with experience managing payroll for European countries such as Germany, Italy, Austria, Netherlands, Belgium, Poland and Romania.Working knowledge of Workday system.Good command of excel and fluent in English; any other language is a plus (German, Italian, etc)Why join YouGov?Join our global team to help us achieve our social mission: to make millions of people’s opinions heard for the benefit of our local, national, and international communities.Understanding diversity of opinion requires diversity of background. Although our global panel of millions of people worldwide powers our research, our biggest asset is our people. If our research is to be truly representative of what the world thinks, we need people from all walks of life to be part of the team to bring their perspective to the work we do.Life at YouGovWe are driven by a set of shared values. We are fast, fearless, and innovative. We work diligently to get it right. We are guided by accuracy, ethics, and proven methodologies. We respect and trust each other, bringing these values into everything that we do.We strive to provide YouGovers with best-in-class benefits to support their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. We want our employees to have a sense of belonging and uniqueness in a supportive workplace, so they can bring their full selves to work.Equal Opportunity EmployerAs an Equal Opportunity Employer, qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, HIV status, political affiliation, socioeconomic background, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law or in line with our responsibilities as a fair and ethic employer. All employment decisions are made based on occupational qualifications, merit, and business need.Data PrivacyTo find out how we collect and use your personal data when you apply for a role at YouGov, please read our privacy notice at https://jobs.yougov.com/privacy