Payroll Analyst

Job Description

• Payroll Processing Cycle Ownership: Play a key role in the payroll processing cycle, ensuring compliance with policies, accuracy in payroll calculations, and efficiency in execution. Oversee all phases of payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery.
• Update Documentation & Trackers: Maintain and update detailed process documentation, including DTPs (Desktop Procedures), and ensure all process trackers are current. Support the Payroll Lead in preparing reports for governance and performance management.
• Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvement, focusing on enhancing control measures, automating tasks, and improving response times. Collaborate with the Payroll Lead to implement changes that optimize payroll operations.
• Service Level Agreement (SLA) Compliance: Validate SLA workbooks and ensure that payroll processing adheres to the expected standards. Assist the Payroll Lead in monitoring performance metrics and addressing any gaps promptly.
• Collaboration & Communication: Collaborate closely with HR, finance, and IT teams to ensure seamless integration and data flow across functions. Participate in governance calls (daily, weekly, monthly) and provide insights to drive improvement.
• Customer Centricity: Ensure best in class customer satisfaction through regular feedback analysis and implementation of improvement action plans.
• KHMS: Follow Kraft Heinz Management System program for Payroll operations team, ensuring standards and processes are aligned with KHMS playbook.

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.

• 2+ years of experience in payroll operations, w
• Familiarity with payroll software and HRIS platforms (Workday experience is advantageous).

• Fluency in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, essential for interacting with HR stakeholders, employees, and third-party vendors.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and resolve escalated issues.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, with a proactive approach to identifying and implementing process optimizations.
• Customer centric approach – always focused on the needs and experiences of customers.
• Analytical mindset – ability to approach problems using logical and systematic perspective.

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.