Senior Payroll Analyst, Global

About the position Zscaler is hiring a Senior Payroll Analyst, Global to support automation initiatives and optimize payroll workflows to improve operational efficiency and ensure compliance. This role reports to the Manager, Global Payroll Operations and is a Hybrid position based in San Jose, CA, with potential for remote work within California. The Senior Payroll Analyst will be responsible for identifying and analyzing trends and inefficiencies in payroll processes, ensuring compliance with payroll laws and regulations, enhancing payroll processes through technology, providing training on new applications, and partnering with auditors to resolve payroll operation gaps. Responsibilities • Identify and Analyze Trends and Inefficiencies: Use statistical models to identify payroll-related trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for process improvements, and provide payroll-related reports for stakeholders. , • Ensure Compliance and Conduct Audits: Ensure payroll operations comply with domestic and international payroll laws and regulations, including periodic audits and compliance with retirement savings plans. , • Enhance Payroll Processes: Identify and implement opportunities to enhance payroll processes through technology and best practices, collaborating with HRIS, IT, and external vendors for system integrations and enhancements. , • Training and Change Management: Provide training and guidance on newly implemented applications and process changes, and support the implementation of payroll and HR systems or transitions to new vendors. , • Partner with Auditors: Collaborate with internal and external auditors to resolve gaps across all aspects of payroll operations. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or a related field with 10 years of experience in global payroll operations or related fields, including in Public Tech Companies. , • Advanced skills in Excel and Google Sheets, with required experience in Workday and ServiceNow. , • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret and manipulate large data sets. , • Strong knowledge of regional and international payroll practices, tax laws, compliance requirements, and experience implementing and maintaining SOX controls. , • Expertise in payroll automation, system integrations, and process optimization, with experience in multi-country payroll operations. Nice-to-haves • Experience in payroll system implementation from inception to deployment and experience with Ceridian Dayforce. , • Experience with RPA tools. Benefits • Various health plans , • Time off plans for vacation and sick time , • Parental leave options , • Retirement options , • Education reimbursement , • In-office perks, and more! Apply Job!