Hybrid Senior Payroll Analyst

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About the role

  • Act as the first payroll team member in India, supporting Smartsheet’s international growth and working closely with regional partners processing payrolls across the EMEA and APAC regions
  • Process, reconcile, and validate payroll for 350+ EMEA employees and/or 200+ APAC employees, including off-cycle runs and ad-hoc payments
  • Partner with third-party vendors (e.g., OSV, CloudPay, Vistra, ADP) to ensure timely and accurate payroll execution
  • Manage regional payroll tax compliance, including registration, maintenance, and reconciliation for all jurisdictions
  • Lead year-end payroll processes and support external audits (e.g. releasing P60s for UK and providing data for workers' compensation for Australia) by preparing and reviewing documentation
  • Champion improvements to payroll systems, configurations, and reporting, leading Workday projects from requirements through implementation
  • Analyze payroll discrepancies, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions while staying current with regulatory and best practice updates
  • Serve as the primary contact for regional payroll inquiries, collaborating with AP, Tax, People Ops, Benefits, Compensation, and Accounting teams to ensure smooth operations
  • Support global payroll initiatives including country expansion, compliance research, and cross-training within the broader payroll function
  • Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and data integrity
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience processing EMEA and/or APAC payrolls and supporting international payroll operations
  • Strong working knowledge of regional payroll and tax regulations
  • Hands-on experience with Workday and CloudPay (Experience with Workday testing preferred)
  • Familiarity with related tools such as OSV Atmosphere, OSV Support, or regional pension dashboards
  • Understanding of stock-based compensation (ESPP, RSUs, ISOs, NQs) and their associated tax impacts
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with high attention to detail
  • Ability to thrive independently in a fast-paced, global environment and manage competing priorities effectively
  • Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables)
  • A continuous improvement mindset, with proven experience driving automation and scalability in payroll processes
  • Legally eligible to work in India on an ongoing basis
  • Fluency in English is required

Benefits

  • Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Inclusive environment

Job title

Senior Payroll Analyst

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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