Global Sr. Payroll Analyst

Global Sr. Payroll Analyst
Location:  Remote (United Kingdom, Mexico or Brazil)
About Centric Software:
Centric Software stands at the forefront of innovation, delivering cutting-edge PLM solutions tailored specifically for the retail, fashion, footwear, luxury, and consumer goods industries. Our enterprise software applications are designed to meet the unique challenges of the fast-moving consumer goods market, empowering businesses to manage, optimize, and execute their critical processes with ease.
From concept to production, our software solutions streamline the journey of bringing products to life. We support our customers in effectively managing materials, sourcing, quality, and pricing, ensuring every step leads to a successful final catalog. With Centric Software, businesses can navigate the complexities of product development with confidence and agility.  www.centricsoftware.com
Job Summary:
Centric Software, Inc. is seeking an experienced Global Sr. Payroll Analyst to support our payroll, accounting, and HR teams. In this role, you will oversee and manage end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant payroll operations. You will also provide critical payroll data to internal and external stakeholders and perform detailed audits and reconciliations.
The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, analytical, and an excellent communicator. We're looking for a collaborative team player with strong knowledge of payroll systems, compliance requirements, and a passion for process improvement and scalability across global operations.
Responsibilities

• Lead end-of-the-end global payroll processing across EMEA and AMER regions, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution.
• Serve as the system administrator for ADP Workforce Now, UKG One View, and Workday, managing system updates, maintenance, and integrations.
• Collaborate with third-party payroll providers to meet local statutory requirements, manage tax filings, and resolve payroll-related issues.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax laws, wage and hour regulations, and fringe benefit reporting standards.
• Manage monthly payroll close activities and accurately record payroll transactions, including net pay and taxes.
• Provide expert payroll support to employees and cross-functional teams, addressing inquiries with professionalism and efficiency.
• Conduct regular payroll audits and prepare documentation for external audits to ensure financial accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
• Lead and support payroll-related projects, including documentation, system upgrades, and re-implementation of international payroll systems.
• Contribute to the development and enforcement of internal control policies and compliance standards.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 8 years’ experience managing global payroll for organizations with at least 300 employees.
• Proven track record in overseeing end-to-end payroll processes for multinational companies.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Workday, or UKG OneView is a strong plus.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Proficient in analyzing large datasets and presenting actionable insights into leadership.
• Collaborative experience working cross-functionally with HR, legal, tax, payroll, accounting, and finance teams.
• Advanced Excel skills, including data analysis, formulas, pivot tables, and chart creation.

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  Centric Software provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status or genetic information.