Global Payroll Analyst

Summary

Join Oyster's Global Payroll Center of Excellence as a Global Payroll Analyst and optimize global payroll processes. You will analyze payroll data for accuracy and compliance, ensuring timely and compliant operations. This fully remote position requires 4+ years of payroll analysis experience and strong analytical and communication skills. Oyster offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, mental health support, a wellbeing allowance, flexible parental leave, and a work-from-home stipend. The role involves close collaboration with external vendors and internal teams. Oyster is committed to creating a more equal world and welcomes applications from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

• 4+ years of experience in payroll analysis or related payroll/finance roles
• Knowledge of payroll software, advanced Excel/Gsheet skills, experience with data transformation tooling
• Strong understanding of payroll tax laws and other payroll-related compliance requirements
• Ability to analyze large datasets, identify trends, and provide actionable insights
• High attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in payroll data, reports, and reconciliations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on resolving payroll discrepancies and improving processes
• A reliable home internet connection (or be able to get one)
• Fluent English - required

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and interpret payroll data to ensure accuracy in processing and reporting, identifying trends and areas for improvement
• Ensure payroll processes adhere to country tax and compliance regulations
• Support the payroll team in processing payroll, validating payroll data, and identifying any discrepancies in employee records, benefits, and payments
• Analyze current payroll procedures and recommend process improvements to increase accuracy, efficiency, and compliance
• Conduct regular payroll audits to verify the accuracy of payroll records, deductions, and payments and ensure reconciliation between payroll and general ledger accounts
• Leverage payroll software and HR systems to improve workflow and reporting capabilities. Provide input on system upgrades and enhancements
• Assist customers and team members with payroll-related queries and resolve issues in a timely and professional manner
• Work closely with external vendors, Payroll Operations, and Finance teams to coordinate payroll activities and ensure the correct processing of taxes, benefits, and deductions
• Keep current with payroll regulations and industry best practices to ensure ongoing compliance and to implement necessary changes within payroll operations

Benefits

• 40 days off each year, which includes public/bank holidays and vacation/holiday leave (unless your country mandates more)
• Access to Plumm, a mental well-being service, to support your mental health
• Each month, Oyster will top up your ThanksBen wallet with a wellbeing allowance
• A minimum of three months of paid parental leave and your job will be held for 12 months (or longer if required by local jurisdiction)
• Stipend to spend on your laptop and any other equipment you need for your home office
• Work from anywhere: Oyster is a borderless, HQ-less company. As long as your work gets done on time, your team has the support they need, and you're authorized to work where you live, the world is truly your Oyster