The Payroll Analyst is responsible for proactive collaboration with key internal business partners within the Global Payroll organization and our third party vendors, and requires independent thinking in handling payroll analysis and validations for Japan, Singapore and Australia. This position is an individual contributor role reporting to Senior Manager, Global Payroll. Responsibility Support the processing of international (Japan, Singapore, Australia) payrolls, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution Review, validate, and reconcile payroll data to ensure accuracy in payments, reporting, and record-keeping Provide leadership and mentorship to staff members Identify and implement payroll efficiencies and automate strategies Ensure accurate quarter-end and year-end payroll processing, including federal, state, and local tax reconciliations for international payrolls Receive, review, and analyze payroll-related tax notices from federal, state, and local agencies Track, document, and respond to tax notices, ensuring timely resolution in partnership with tax vendors or agencies Provide exceptional customer service by responding to complex payroll and tax-related inquiries from employees, managers, HR Business Partners (HRBPs), HR Operations, and external vendors Draft and maintain clear, detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll processes Support payroll-related projects and initiatives as assigned Provide payroll data and reporting to internal stakeholders as needed Process workers’ compensation audit reconciliations Assist with audits as necessary