Description Our multicultural Payroll team is seeking an experienced payroll professional to join our Payroll Operations Team. We are looking for a strong leader that will take the ownership and drive the change in our growing EMEA payroll organization. This individual must be customer obsessed and be eager to dive deep into processes. The ideal candidate will have proven record of delivering process efficiency results. The preferred candidate has experience in EMEA payroll process/payroll systems and has the ability to abstract requirements independently. If you would like to join us to make a difference by participating in challenging projects and to make sure our employees are paid accurately and on time we definitely want to hear from you! Base pay for this position starts from EUR 2,250 + gross per month and salary depends on the skills and requirements, there will be further pay components such as a sign on bonus and the eligibility to participate in a restricted stock unit scheme operated independently by Amazon.com Inc. in USA. Company benefits apply subject to further terms, including annual membership in medical clinic, life insurance, retirement pension, meal voucher card, career development Key job responsibilities Be The Expert Who Makes Payroll Excellence Happen We're looking for a seasoned payroll professional who thrives on complex challenges and delivers results that matter. As our Senior Payroll Analyst, you'll be the go-to expert for multiple countries, leading critical projects and providing solutions that ensure accuracy, compliance, and exceptional service. Whether it's guiding market expansions, optimizing processes, or solving intricate payroll challenges, your expertise will directly impact our global operations and employee experience. If you combine deep technical knowledge with sharp analytical skills and a drive for excellence, we want to talk to you. Key job responsibilities: Technical Leadership - Serve as subject matter expert for payroll operations across assigned countries (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) - Lead payroll components in M&A and expansion projects - Design and implement robust control frameworks - Maintain compliance with local regulations - Develop comprehensive technical documentation and knowledge bases Process Excellence - Drive end-to-end payroll improvement initiatives - Lead root cause analysis for complex payroll issues - Implement and optimize payroll processes - Support decision-making through formulating and executing financial analysis - Monitor and enhance operational effectiveness Stakeholder Management - Build and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders - Provide expert guidance to cross-functional teams - Lead process improvement consultations - Drive collaborative solutions across departments Mentoring - Mentor team members A day in the life What is awaiting you in our Payroll team? “What I like the most about payroll is the opportunity to contribute to many cool projects that will have positive impact on our employees”. “Working in payroll is very dynamic and you never know what can happen during the day. You’re never bored!” Basic Qualifications - Customer oriented and ready to serve - 3 years of experience in EMEA Payroll processes & system, deep controllership / statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labor code, social security, garnishments, pension, benefits, terminations) - Ability to deal with ambiguity and competing objectives in a fast-paced environment - Strong analytical and statistical skills - Proficient in obtaining, organizing, and analyzing data to make fact-based decisions and drive - Root cause analysis - English on advanced level Preferred Qualifications - German language on advanced level - MS Office knowledge (macros, formulas) - Knowledge of personal income tax legislation, labor law - Familiar with SAP, Peoplesoft, Workday, ADP software - Experience in leading projects - Team focused with particular ability to work across virtual teams - Sense of innovation Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. 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