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Sr. Payroll Analyst

Amazon

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  3. Tell me about an analysis that changed a decision. What did you find?
  4. How do you check that your numbers are right before you share them?
  5. Walk me through a dashboard or report you built. Who used it, and for what?

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Be The Expert Who Makes Payroll Excellence HappenWe're looking for a seasoned payroll professional who thrives on complex challenges and delivers results that matter. As our Senior Payroll Analyst, you'll Basic qualifications: - Experience in process improvement - Experience conducting sophisticated and creative analysis of complex data and translate the results into actionable deliverables, messages, and presentations - Experience using data to drive root cause elimination and process improvement - 3+ years Payroll/HR experience - Fluency in English and German - Advanced user of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) - Ability to deal with ambiguity and competing objectives in a fast-paced environment - Demonstrated stakeholder management skills - Excellent customer service orientation - Deep controllership / statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labour code, social security, garnishments, pension, benefits, terminations) Preferred: - Experience managing projects - Experience working with cross-functional teams - 5+ years of experience in European or Middle East country payroll operations - We value diverse perspectives and inclusive teams. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right candidate for this or other positions. Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates. m/w/d Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

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