Remote Senior Payroll Analyst

Summary

Join a fast-paced team within the Finance department as a Senior Payroll Analyst and be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing for multiple countries in APAC, with a particular focus on India. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, great communicator, and customer service driven who enjoys collaborating globally with diverse people.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Minimum 2-3+ years of prior experience with Workday as well as India payroll
• Strong Indian employment law knowledge
• Fluency in English
• Deep knowledge of payroll system

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll data from WorkDay to outsourced payroll providers for processing
• Prepare and analyse payroll variances for APAC countries with a particular focus on India
• Ensure payrolls are processed correctly by the vendors and in compliance with local regulations
• Engage with Treasury and third-party vendors to ensure bank files are released on time for pay dates and money movement agreements are executed in a timely manner
• Process restricted stock units (RSUs) declarations and maintain the employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
• Identify and implement process improvements, identify best practices that reduce waste, leverage automation and meet real customers’ needs
• Create and review country-specific operating procedures which also highlight key legislative items
• Lead onboarding sessions for new hires and be the first point of contact for employees’ complex queries
• Assist Payroll Manager and Payroll Director with ad-hoc projects and with the management of SOX controls and maintenance of compliance
• Actively advise and support the business and other departments on any Indian employment and tax law-related queries and issues
• Attend governance calls with third-party vendors to review performance and resolve issues
• Assist with year-end activities and ensure filing deadlines are met compliantly
• Partner with key internal stakeholders and support cross functional projects, particularly with the People and Legal teams for the implementation and review of HR policies and procedures
• Champion, role model, and embed Samsara’s cultural principles (Focus on Customer Success, Build for the Long Term, Adopt a Growth Mindset, Be Inclusive, Win as a Team) as we scale globally and across new offices

Preferred Qualifications

• Comfort in a fast-paced and collaborative environment and able to adjust to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills and customer service focus
• Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritise and complete projects timely and accurately
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in a very open and transparent environment

Benefits

Full time employees receive a competitive total compensation package along with employee-led remote and flexible working, health benefits, Samsara for Good charity fund, and much, much more