This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance.  We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture.  As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry.

At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. 

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Global Payroll Analyst

General Description:

The Senior Global Payroll Analyst will oversee comprehensive payroll operations across multiple global locations. Collaborating closely with the Senior Manager of Payroll and Compliance, as well as other team members, this role ensures accuracy and compliance in all payroll-related activities. Serving as the primary point of contact, the analyst will address and resolve payroll inquiries, providing seamless support and expertise.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate third-party payroll administrators across EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring precise and timely execution of monthly payroll cycles

• Analyze, reconcile, and audit data using automated systems and processes to produce accurate pay and withholding calculations.

• Monitor Workday payroll integrations via ADP’s Integration Hub to resolve integration errors. Engage HRIS to assist with integration issues and maintain country specific data field mapping.

• Respond to employee inquires routed by the HR Service Center and coordinate case resolution with payroll & HR partners in an efficient and professional manner

• Assist with expatriate payroll administration which includes coordination and preparation of payroll entries, communication with external tax advisor and tax reporting

• Reconcile payroll data for quarterly and year end payroll activities. Ensure accurate and timely delivery of employee tax slips and tax reporting.  Compile data for financial, tax and compliance reporting needs.

• Maintain process workflows, SOPs, Employee FAQs, and intranet content to ensure most updated information is readily available.

• Participate in cross-functional HR projects.

Required Experience, Skills & Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

• FPC or CPP certification preferred

• Minimum 3 years of experience with multi-country payroll processing

• Experience with centralized payroll model

• Workday and ADP payroll experience is a must

• Working knowledge of applicable payroll tax regulations and payroll compliance reporting

• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and Vlookups

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, time management and organizational skills

• Excellent customer service skills with strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively in a hybrid/remote environment with key stakeholders and partners.