Payroll Analyst

Overview

Support end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries for YouGov's Global Payroll team, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll delivery with a focus on payroll accounting and gross-to-net analysis.

What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end payroll inputs for multiple global countries, ensuring adherence to monthly payroll calendars and cut-off timelines.
• Accurately input and maintain payroll data within the system, ensuring completeness and consistency of records.
• Validate and reconcile HR data (including Workday inputs) to ensure accuracy prior to payroll processing.
• Review and verify gross-to-net payroll calculations, with a clear understanding of system-driven outputs and statutory deductions.
• Respond to employee payroll queries within defined SLAs, providing timely and accurate resolutions.
• Collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors to ensure smooth payroll operations and issue resolution.
• Perform payroll reconciliations and ensure compliance with local statutory regulations across global jurisdictions.
• Partner with global stakeholders on payroll-related aspects of expenses and headcount reporting.
• Support payroll accounting activities, including journal entries and month-end close processes.
• Maintain clear and professional communication, leveraging strong written and verbal English skills.

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a payroll role or a similar finance position.
• Understanding of end-to-end Payroll Accounting Process.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with vendors and internal teams.
• Working knowledge of specific software (e.g., NetSuite Oracle, Workday).
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis for reporting and reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multinational environment.

Details

• Location: Mumbai, India.