Senior Payroll Analyst

Toast is driven by building the restaurant platform that helps restaurants adapt, take control, and get back to what they do best: building the businesses they love. Join our Global Payroll team to build and manage a world class Payroll operation. This individual will report to the Senior Payroll Manager, and will primarily be responsible for all day-to-day payroll activities for international payroll by region. This is a hybrid role location in Dublin, Ireland.

About this roll* (Responsibilities) 

• Manage the day-to-day operations of international payroll processing for the EMEA region, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with all applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the relationship with in-country payroll vendors, ensuring adherence to service level agreements (SLAs), monitoring performance, and driving process improvements.
• Review and validate payroll inputs and outputs from in-country payroll vendors, providing guidance and final approval for payroll processing.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for complex employee payroll inquiries, resolving issues efficiently and providing exceptional customer service.
• Support internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement, develop and implement solutions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of payroll processes, procedures, and controls.
• Utilize strong knowledge of payroll and HRIS systems, particularly Workday, to streamline payroll operations and improve data management.
• Analyze payroll data to identify trends, resolve discrepancies, and support reporting requirements.
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of sensitive payroll data.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including HR, Finance, and Legal, to ensure alignment and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with the implementation and testing of payroll system upgrades and enhancements.

Do you have the right ingredients*? (Requirements)

• 5+ years of proven experience in payroll administration, with a focus on international payroll processing in the EMEA region.
• Strong experience managing relationships with outsourced payroll providers.
• Expert proficiency in Excel, including advanced formulas and data analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in CloudPay payroll platform is highly preferred.
• Solid understanding of financial principles and experience with general ledger (GL) processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience with SOX audits and compliance activities.
• Demonstrated ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with Workday HRIS system is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Ireland and UK payroll regulations and compliance requirements.

Our Spread* of Total Rewards

We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract, retain, and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters’ changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at https://careers.toasttab.com/toast-benefits.

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