ApplySarthiSr. Payroll Analyst
Amazon
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331 open payroll roles across 113 companies are on ApplySarthi right now, most of them in Bengaluru (16), Hyderabad (14), Delhi NCR (14).
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What payroll roles keep asking for: Accounting (36%), Excel (35%), Workday (18%), Stakeholder management (18%) — counted across their open postings here.
Amazon has 14,204 open roles listed here.
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Counted across 14 company job boards, updated as roles open and close.
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- Why do you want to join Amazon?
- What is your experience with Excel? Tell me one thing you learned the hard way.
- Tell me about an analysis that changed a decision. What did you find?
- How do you check that your numbers are right before you share them?
- Walk me through a dashboard or report you built. Who used it, and for what?
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Practise the Sr. Payroll Analyst at Amazon interview free →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: - Excellent customer service orientation - 3+ years Payroll/HR experience - Fluency in English - Advanced user of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas) - Deep controllership / statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labour code, social security, garnishments, pension, benefits, terminations) - Ability to deal with ambiguity and competing objectives in a fast-paced environment - Demonstrated stakeholder management skills - Process optimization expertise - Experience leading complex data analysis Proficient in obtaining, organizing, and analyzing data to make fact-based decisions and drive - Track record of identifying root causes and implementing preventive solutions at scale Preferred: - 5+ years of experience in European or Middle East country payroll operations - Experience in leading projects - Experience in cross-functional team environments - German language skills are desirable - 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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