Payroll Analyst
The Walt Disney Company
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Payroll AnalystReq ID:
10124671Job Description:
About the Role & Team
Activities in support of assigned EMEA countries. Ensure employees receive accurate remuneration on established pay dates, thereby ensuring the company meets its obligations. Ensure company meets all statutory, payroll-related obligations, including the processing of legislative deductions/payments. Support special project efforts as required.
What You Will Do
Ensure all fixed and variable payroll-related data (from multiple upstream data sources) is incorporated into payroll vendor processes and systems via interface and/or standard input template (i.e., new hires, leavers, time, bonuses, etc.)
Ensure payroll inputs (including employee data elements) are provided to the payroll vendor accurately, consistently, and ahead of established cutoff dates in the required format
Collaborate with representatives from third-party payroll provider and Disney internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate inputs to the payroll process, escalating issues to Payroll leadership when necessary
Gather payroll information (i.e., data, process flows, policies, etc.) from in-scope legal entities to facilitate payroll knowledge transfer to the EMEA Payroll Hub
Ensure all required historical data is maintained in accordance with local laws
Process all tax-related input and ensure that all statutory and tax forms are processed accurately and timely
Review and approve completeness and accuracy of vendor payroll calculation outputs
Manage and align local calendars and deadlines with stakeholders and payroll vendor
Approve monthly, quarterly, annual and other periodicity reports to the management of the company, local authorities and other recipients; provide client ad hoc reporting support, as necessary
Review, upload and approve banking files for salary and third-party statutory payments
Review, approve and upload monthly payroll general ledger journal entry to SAP
Resolve all assigned payroll-related queries from employees and legal entity stakeholders in a professional and timely manner, escalating as necessary
Resolve legal entity concerns about the payroll process provided by the payroll provider
Perform and validate manual calculations for partial pay period or retroactive payments, where applicable
Calculate manual / out-of-cycle payments where required, ensuring that the payment is correctly accounted for in the next regular pay period
Analyze and validate the variance report in conjunction with other pay period controls.
Actively participate in team events (i.e., meetings, training, etc.) and consistently demonstrate positive, can-do behavior
Ensure payroll procedures are kept up to date; identify continuous improvements opportunities
Support payroll audit activity and general projects, as required
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience with vendor supported payroll processes
Proven experience reviewing and developing payroll procedures and policies
Good working knowledge of employee taxes and benefit programs
Prior experience working as part of a multi-national company is a plus
A team player with the ability to take initiative
Excellent interpersonal skills – treats people with respect; is approachable, open and direct; develops effective working relationships with staff at all levels
Demonstrates resilience and determination
High attention to detail with good analytical and mathematical skills
Organized and consistently accurate, especially when operating under time-sensitive requirements
High degree of computer literacy with advanced Excel skills (Pivots and VLookups)
Flexible approach to work, responsibilities and deadlines
Strong customer service focus
Unquestionably diplomatic and discreet, with the ability to regularly handle confidential information
Able to function and build relationships successfully in an environment remote from key stakeholders and clients
Excellent time management skills with an ability to effectively prioritize work
Job Posting Segment:
Controllership & TaxJob Posting Primary Business:
Shared ServicesPrimary Job Posting Category:
PayrollEmployment Type:
Full timePrimary City, State, Region, Postal Code:
London, United KingdomAlternate City, State, Region, Postal Code:
Date Posted:
2025-06-23This job is no longer accepting applications
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