A Payroll Analyst role supporting global payroll operations, focusing on process efficiency, data reconciliation, compliance, and leveraging AI-driven tools and automation to optimize payroll and accounting workflows.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and resolve employee payroll inquiries using the ticketing system
Partner with third-party payroll providers and internal teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
Verify, validate, and reconcile payroll data from HR systems and external partners
Prepare and post payroll results in accordance with deadlines and compliance requirements
Support payroll process improvements through automation and technology
Assist with year-end reporting, audits, and reconciliation activities
Perform payroll-related GL reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis
Utilize AI-driven tools and automation platforms to streamline payroll operations
Analyze payroll and HR datasets to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for optimization
Requirements
Strong knowledge of end-to-end payroll processes both in-house and vendor-managed.
Understanding of payroll accounting, including GL posting, reconciliation, and payroll-to-ledger mapping.
Hands-on experience with multi-country payroll operations, preferably through a global payroll vendor.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, lookups, and data modeling.
Strong data analysis abilities, including interpreting trends, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies.
Familiarity with AI or automation tools such as chatbots, RPA, AI-enhanced analytics, or workflow automation platforms.
Proactive, organized, detail-oriented, and strong problem-solving capabilities.
Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Experience with HR systems such as SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM, etc. (preferred).
Fluent English language skills; additional European languages are an advantage.
This is a fixed-term role to cover a period of maternity leave, requiring work from the Prague office in compliance with company policies.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range (not specified explicitly in the posting)
Work schedule (flexible time off)
Work environment perks (wellness resources, company-sponsored team events)
In-office environment in Prague
Support for growth and development
Inclusive and diverse team culture
Accommodations for candidates with disabilities
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