Payroll Systems Analyst

Wave Mobile Money

. Map payroll operations across markets, including inputs, calendars, cut-offs, approvals, handoffs, and providers .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $88,100 - $125,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll operations, including reconciliation, data management, and compliance with statutory requirements. Proficient in developing tools and automations to enhance payroll processes and reporting for informed business decisions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll Operations ManagementReconciliation to General LedgerData Management and AnalysisExperience with Payroll SystemsFluent in English and French

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Hard Skills

Payroll AccountingEnd-to-End Payroll ProcessesData AnalysisProcess DocumentationAutomation DevelopmentAdvanced Excel SkillsBusiness Intelligence SystemsStatutory DeductionsCost Center MappingEmployer Costs

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaboration with Stakeholders

Tools & Technologies

HRISPower BILookerWorkatoZapierApps Script

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in FinanceBachelor’s Degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s Degree in Information SystemsBachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

GDPR CompliancePayroll Data QualityMulti-Country PayrollPayroll Provider IntegrationPayroll Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Map payroll operations across markets, including inputs, calendars, cut-offs, approvals, handoffs, and providers
Align global payroll standards, system controls, and RACIs while accommodating local statutory requirements
Define processes for receiving, tracking, and resolving payroll requests, changes, and issues
Train Payroll team members on new processes and tools and support systems questions
Own the design and delivery of an internal payroll-to-finance reconciliation tool from requirements through rollout
Define reconciliation logic covering headcount, gross-to-net, employer costs, accruals, cost centers, entities, FX, and variance thresholds
Automate data ingestion from payroll provider reports and HRIS extracts and build exception reporting
Iterate on and document the reconciliation tool after launch
Stabilize HRIS-to-payroll data flows after the new HRIS go-live
Analyze payroll workflows and integrations and recommend improvements
Support payroll provider changes, consolidations, integrations, and new-market launches
Coordinate testing of legislative and system updates
Own payroll data quality and conduct regular audits
Develop payroll reporting and dashboards for HR, Finance, and business decisions
Manage data privacy and access controls for sensitive pay and banking data in line with GDPR and applicable regulations
Report to the HR Systems Lead within the HR Technology team

Requirements

What you’ll need

Fluent in English and French
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Information Systems, Business Administration, or a related field
3+ years of experience in HRIS, payroll operations, payroll systems or payroll accounting, ideally in a multi-country or multi-entity organization
Experience and understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, including inputs, calendars and cut-offs, gross-to-net, statutory deductions, and payments
Hands-on experience reconciling payroll to the general ledger, including employer costs, accruals, and cost center and entity mapping
Experience working with third-party or in-country payroll providers, and with data flows between HRIS, payroll and finance systems
Experience documenting, standardizing and improving processes, such as controls, checklists, sign-off flows and RACIs
Advanced knowledge of data management, analysis and reporting
Experience building tools or automations, such as scripts, Apps Script, or low-code platforms like Workato or Zapier, or a strong interest in learning to
Experience with Business Intelligence systems like Sigma, Power BI or Looker
Effective written and verbal communication to collaborate with Payroll, HR and Finance stakeholders and explain technical information to non-technical audiences
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Subsidized health insurance for you and your dependents
Retirement contributions
6 months fully paid parental leave
Subsidized fertility assistance
Flexible vacation, with most folks taking between 30-40 days per year
$10,000 annual charitable donation matching
Remote work from eligible countries with reliable internet access