Posted 6 days ago
Sr. Payroll Analyst
@ Amazon
Saskatchewan
Overview
Amazon is hiring a Senior Payroll Analyst to be the go-to payroll expert across multiple countries, leading projects and process improvements. The role requires deep statutory and controllership knowledge, advanced Excel and strong stakeholder management.
Responsibilities:
- Serve as payroll subject matter expert for assigned countries
- Lead payroll components of M&A and expansion projects
- Design control frameworks and maintain statutory compliance
- Drive end-to-end payroll improvement and root cause analysis
- Mentor team members and partner with cross-functional teams
Requirements summary:
- Fluent English (speaking, writing, reading)
- Experience in payroll operations and finance roles
- Deep statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labour code, social security)
- Advanced Excel proficiency
- Experience with stakeholder management and complex data analysis
- German fluency preferred
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Benefits mentioned
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-07
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Human resources |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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| Field | Value |
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| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
Description
Be The Expert Who Makes Payroll Excellence Happen
We're looking for a seasoned payroll professional who thrives on complex challenges and delivers results that matter. As our Senior Payroll Analyst, you'll be the go-to expert for multiple countries, leading critical projects and providing solutions that ensure accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service. Whether it's guiding market expansions, optimizing processes, or solving intricate payroll challenges, your expertise will directly impact our global operations and employee experience. If you combine deep technical knowledge with sharp analytical skills and a drive for excellence, we want to talk to you.
Key job responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Serve as subject matter expert for payroll operations across assigned countries
Lead payroll components in M&A and expansion projects
Design and implement robust control frameworks
Maintain compliance with local regulations
Develop comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge bases
Process Excellence
Drive end-to-end payroll improvement initiatives
Lead root cause analysis for complex payroll issues
Implement and optimize payroll processes
Support decision-making through formulating and executing financial analysis
Monitor and enhance operational effectiveness
Stakeholder Management
Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders
Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams
Lead process improvement consultations
Drive collaborative solutions across departments
Mentoring
Mentor team members
Basic Qualifications
Speak, write, and read fluently in English
Experience in relevant finance roles
Experience working with stakeholders
Experience in payroll operations
Experience in Excel with advanced proficiency (pivots, lookups, etc.)
Experience working in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment
Experience in stakeholder management and communication management
Experience in process improvement
Deep controllership / statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labour code, social security, garnishments, pension, benefits, terminations)
Experience leading complex data analysis Proficient in obtaining, organizing, and analyzing data to make fact-based decisions and drive
Track record of identifying root causes and implementing preventive solutions at scale
Experience with customer service
Preferred Qualifications
Speak, write, and read fluently in German
Experience leading large, fast-moving projects
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams
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Company - Amazon Support Services Germany GmbH - I46
Job ID: A10528430
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