Payroll Analyst GEO (EMEA)

Elastic

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI. WHAT IS THE ROLE In this role as a Sr Payroll Analyst for the APJ region, you'll be supporting the Payroll Manager and collaborating with various internal teams to enhance our payroll systems across APJ. Your analytical skills will be put to good use as you work on benefits, HR, stock management, and sales commission processing, ensuring we deliver accurate and efficient payroll services. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy making a tangible impact, this position offers an opportunity to meaningfully shape our payroll operations. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING * Process payroll for the APJ region accurately and on time, while resolving discrepancies and addressing employee inquiries (ServiceNow). Coordinate the data entry and maintenance of payroll information systems and conduct reconciliations of payroll accounts to prepare payroll reports. * Implement data validation checks to ensure accurate payroll processing. Support stakeholders by fulfilling ad-hoc requests for payroll data analysis, delivering timely and insightful information. * Ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations throughout the APJ region. Maintain current knowledge of payroll compliance requirements and best practices. Collaborate with the legal team to address compliance-related queries and implement necessary changes. * Generate and analyze payroll reports to identify trends and discrepancies. Prepare documentation for both internal and external audits related to payroll processing. Collaborate with finance teams to ensure payroll data reconciles accurately with financial reports. * Collaborate closely with HR teams to align on payroll-related issues. Facilitate effective communication between payroll and finance departments to streamline processes and enhance efficiency. * Maintain solid relationships with payroll vendors to ensure effective service delivery. Review and approve vendor invoices for accuracy and compliance. Monitor vendor performance to ensure adherence to service-level agreements and contractual obligations. * Country Scope: Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, New Zealand & Singapore. WHAT YOU BRING * 5+ years with payroll administration in the APJ region * Experience with payroll data analysis tools * Knowledge of HR management systems (Workday) * Skills in generating payroll reports * Experience using data validation tools * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data manipulation * Knowledge of ServiceNow for managing payroll inquiries * Experience with TMF Horizon Payroll Vendor operations (Preferred) * Ability to conduct payroll account reconciliations * Successfully improved payroll processing accuracy by implementing new validation checks * Streamlined payroll operations, leading to a reduction in processing time * Achieved compliance with local labor laws through effective audits and process improvements * Delivered actionable insights through payroll data analysis to support decision-making * Established solid relationships with payroll vendors, resulting in enhanced service delivery * Played a key role in successful internal and external payroll audits with minimal discrepancies. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION - WE TAKE CARE OF OUR PEOPLE As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do. We strive to have parity of benefits across regions and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do. * Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary * Health coverage for you and your family in many locations * Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles * Generous number of vacation days each year * Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service * Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love * Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation. We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws, view posters linked below: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision Poster; Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster and Know Your Rights (Poster) Elasticsearch develops and distributes technology and information that is subject to U.S. and other countries’ export controls and licensing requirements for individuals who are located in or are nationals of the following sanctioned countries and regions: Belarus, Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, or Russia, including the Ukrainian territories annexed by Russia (The Crimea region of Ukraine, The Donetsk People's Republic (DNR), The Luhansk People's Republic (LNR), Kherson or Zaporizhzhia). If you are located in or are a national of one of the listed countries or regions, an export license may be required as a condition of your employment in this role. Please note that national origin and/or nationality do not affect eligibility for employment with Elastic. Please see here for our Privacy Statement.

Verifone

Why Verifone  For more than 40 years Verifone has established a remarkable record of leadership in the electronic payment technology industry. Verifone has one of the leading electronic payment solutions brands and is one of the largest providers of electronic payment systems worldwide.  Verifone has a diverse, dynamic and fast paced work environment in which employees are focused on results and have opportunities to excel. We take pride in the fact that we work with leading retailers, merchants, banks, and third party partners to invent and deliver innovative payments solution around the world. We strive for excellence in our products and services, and are obsessed with customer happiness. Across the globe, Verifone employees are leading the payments industry through experience, innovation, and an ambitious spirit. Whether it’s developing the next platform of secure payment systems or searching for new ways to bring electronic payments to new markets, the team at Verifone is dedicated to the success of our customers, partners and investors. It is this passion for innovation that drives each one of our employees for personal and professional success.  Verifone is proudly an in-office work culture as we see immense benefits to career development and business results from our colleagues being physically co-located.  What's Exciting About The Role  This role offers the opportunity to work within a fast-paced, global payroll environment supporting multiple countries and payroll processes. The successful candidate will gain exposure to end-to-end payroll operations, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their payroll expertise within a dynamic and growing organisation. In addition, the role offers valuable cross-training opportunities across other international payrolls, allowing the successful candidate to broaden their global payroll knowledge and develop expertise across multiple countries. You will also be joining a collaborative and supportive team with a positive culture that encourages learning, teamwork, and professional growth.  Key Responsibilities:  * Process payroll accurately and on time, including calculating wages, deductions, and withholdings using ADP.  * Ensure the accurate and timely submission of payroll taxes, statutory filings, and local compliance requirements.  * Process off-cycle payroll payments, including bonuses, commissions, and terminations.  * Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries and issue resolution through the ServiceNow ticketing system.  * Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and audit trails.  * Support year-end payroll activities, including statutory filings and employee annual tax documents.  * Stay current on changes in payroll regulations and ensure ongoing compliance.  * Partner with HR Operations, Benefits, Finance, and HRIS teams to support payroll and employee lifecycle processes.  * Assist with time and attendance validation and payroll inputs.  * Complete payroll audits and support internal and external audit requests  * Create, update, and maintain onboarding documentation, SOPs, job aids, and payroll presentations.  * Support general ledger reconciliations and payroll-to-accounting processes.  * Identify opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve payroll processes.  * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, global environment.  Skills and Experience We Desire  * Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience required.  * Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax compliance, and statutory requirements.  * Experience supporting multi-country or global payrolls preferred.  * Proficiency in ADP Streamline preferred.  * Experience using Workday HRIS preferred.  * Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.  * Experience working in an audit-driven or SOX-controlled environment preferred.  * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve payroll issues efficiently.  * Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.  * Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to partner effectively with employees and stakeholders at all levels.  * Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.  * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth, global organization.  * Fluent in English as this role will cover payroll responsibilities for the Nordics (Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland and Iceland).  Our Commitment  Verifone is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Verifone is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

Notion

WHO WE ARE Notion is the collaborative AI workspace where teams and agents think together. We're building one place where your knowledge, projects, meetings, and AI tools live side by side, so work is faster, clearer, and less fragmented. Millions of individuals, small teams, and large companies run their work on Notion. Notinos (our employees) are customer zero in bringing this future of work to life. We care about craft, building things that last, and the belief that great work is still fundamentally human. Our goal isn’t to ship the next feature. Each and every team of Notinos is working to set the standard for how humans work together in the AI era. From building a business’s system of record to making and managing AI agents to automating away the busy work, we care deeply about giving our customers more time for their life’s work. ABOUT THE ROLE: Own accurate, on-time EMEA payrolls and provide operational coverage for APAC. This role exists to keep a fast-growing international footprint compliant and dependable—while tightening the systems and workflows that make payroll feel effortless for employees. You’ll partner closely with Accounting, People Ops, and Benefits, and work day-to-day with local vendors across multiple countries. Expect hands-on processing work plus continuous improvement, with real accountability for precision and employee trust. This role is based in one of San Francisco or New York City. We work from our offices on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (our Anchor Days) because we do our best thinking and building together in person. We’re looking for someone who’s excited to work alongside the team during those days.   WHAT YOU'LL ACHIEVE: * Prepare and reconcile the monthly EMEA and APAC payrolls using the HCM system and local payroll vendors across all regions (Ireland, India, Japan, Korea, Australia, Singapore, and EOR) * Liaise in local time zone with the payroll support team to ensure the accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of payroll * Collaborate closely with cross functional teams (People Ops, Benefits, and Accounting) and external payroll partners to identify and improve payroll workflows * Provide excellent employee experience as the first point of contact for all EMEA and APAC payroll inquires * Process accurately and timely submission of all one-time payments (bonus, commissions, or severances), leave of absence amounts, fringe benefits, BIK, Bike to Work, and pension contributions * Work closely with the International Corporate Accounting team to ensure payroll net pay, taxes, and pension payments are processed timely with the local bank and/or vendor * Reconcile and prepare month end EMEA/APAC payroll journal entries produced by payroll vendors * Assist with the preparation of payroll related month end balance sheet reconciliations * Generate and analyze payroll reports using existing systems and data * Serve as additional support to the APAC Payroll Analyst * Complete ad-hoc tasks and other duties as assigned   SKILLS YOU'LL NEED TO BRING: * 4+ years of EMEA and/or APAC payroll processing experience for small to midsize organizations * Strong knowledge of EMEA and/or APAC payroll compliance and understanding of local payroll tax and labor laws * Proven experience managing vendors and ability to quickly adapt to new local payroll systems * Ability to self-manage and prioritize projects to completion in a fast-paced environment * Highly Proficient in Excel (xlookups, vlookups, pivot tables, and formulas)   NICE TO HAVES: * Experience with payroll system or vendor implementation * Experience with NetSuite as well as creating and reconciling payroll journal entries * Experience running America’s payroll * Experience with Workday HCM   Notion is committed to providing highly competitive cash compensation, equity, and benefits. The compensation offered for this role will be based on multiple factors such as location, the role’s scope and complexity, and the candidate’s experience and expertise, and may vary from the range provided below. For roles based in San Francisco or New York City, the estimated base salary range for this role is $120,000-$135,000 per year.   By clicking “Submit Application”, I understand and agree that Notion and its affiliates and subsidiaries will collect and process my information in accordance with Notion’s Global Recruiting Privacy Policy and NYLL 144.   #LI-Onsite A NOTE ON AI You don’t need deep AI expertise for every role, but we do expect every Notino to be intellectually curious, drawn to tinkering and discovery, and excited to use AI as a real collaborator in their work. For some roles, AI fluency is a core requirement — when that’s the case, we'll say so explicitly in the qualifications. People who thrive here don’t treat AI as a novelty. They use it to think better, and make their work easier for others to build on. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATIONS We hire talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every bullet, we still encourage you to apply. Notion is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected characteristic. Consistent with applicable law, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Notion provides reasonable accommodations during the application process; if you need one, please let your recruiter know. Notion is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. Notion considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Notion is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.