Payroll Analyst, Wiz

• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, technically proficient, and experienced with global payroll platforms, vendors, and regulatory environments
• 5+ years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years supporting global payrolls across regions such as EMEA, APAC, and the Americas
• Solid understanding of international payroll processes, including compliance with local tax and labor laws
• Experience with equity compensation and related payroll/tax reporting (e.g., RSUs, ESPP)
• Experience working with third-party global payroll vendors or PEO/EOR partners
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with a strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to operate in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Desirable

• The Payroll Analyst is responsible for supporting the execution of payroll operations across multiple international regions
• This role ensures payroll accuracy, compliance with regional tax laws and internal controls, and timely delivery of payments
• Support all aspects of the end-to-end global payroll process to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timeliness—working closely with local payroll agencies and global vendors (PEOs/EORs/payroll providers)
• Prepare and review semi-monthly and monthly payroll data, including earnings, taxes, equity, bonuses, and deductions
• Perform payroll reconciliations, validate reports, and support general ledger payroll entries and accruals (e.g., in NetSuite or similar systems)
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to employees and government agencies worldwide
• Collaborate with local payroll agencies to maintain compliance with tax regulations, social security, and labor law requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, company policies, and statutory requirements, and support audit and compliance efforts
• Maintain and update documentation for payroll processes, controls, and procedures
• Serve as a key point of contact for payroll-related inquiries, delivering high-quality support and subject matter expertise to employees, HR, Finance, and Legal teams
• Work cross-functionally with HR, benefits, accounting, and external partners to ensure data integrity and alignment throughout the payroll lifecycle
• Identify and contribute to payroll process improvements and automation initiatives, including system integrations and workflow enhancements
• Participate in global payroll projects, such as new country rollouts, vendor transitions, or system upgrades