EMEA Payroll Analyst (Fixed Term Contract)

The Red Hat payroll team is looking for a Payroll Analyst for the EMEA Service Delivery team. The successful candidate will have a proven record of processing an accurate, compliant payroll and/ or has led day to day payroll operation activities. Duties will include a full array of appropriate customer service skills supporting all aspects of the department. The successful candidate will be able to efficiently leverage their payroll experience while executing local statutory requirements and regulations, as well as, Red Hat’s specific policies and processes. They must partner and collaborate with other Finance Teams, Global Process Excellence (GPE), People Team CoEs & Delivery, Program/Enablement Leads and other internal & external stakeholders to deliver payroll services.

• Perform on-cycle and out of cycle payroll processing related activities, including validation of payroll and reports prior to approval/sign-off
• Process post-payroll activities (i.e. vendor activities, banking, and GL files)
• Validate integration and other source files
• Monitor receipt of automated payroll submittal files and ensure accurate processing of special payment requests (i.e. bonuses, commissions, stock, compliance related terminations)
• Process agency notices, resolve vendor exceptions, and ensure actions are performed timely and accurately
• Maintain standard process documents, recommend process improvements, and participate in implementation
• Provide reports and requested data to management and other workstreams when as needed, including internal and external audit requests
• Resolve customer queries/issues timely and in accordance with internal SLAs, while also providing an excellent customer service experience
• Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements
• Perform quarter-end and/or year-end processing activities, including year-end audits and accounting requests as applicable
• Execute all processes in accordance with established business controls and SOX requirements
• Assist with special initiatives and projects as needed, including system/process changes, testing, and assisting with global payrolls 

• Knowledge of Regional payroll policies
• Knowledge of local payroll laws, including statutory requirements to ensure compliance requirements are met
• Understanding of payroll processes
• Good knowledge in analytical and problem solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel (vlookups, formulas, pivots) and other Microsoft Office applications
• Good written and verbal communication skills to effectively resolve issues with associates and others internally and externally
• Ability to work efficiently, prioritize when necessary, and manage time effectively to meet deadlines

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