EMEA Sr Payroll Analyst
Employer · Danaher Corporation
Payroll clerk
AccountantFlexibleFull-timeBudapest
The Senior Payroll Analyst is responsible for independently executing and supporting end-to-end payroll processing across EMEA, ensuring high levels of accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. This role builds on foundational payroll knowledge and serves as a key contributor to issue resolution, process improvement, and junior team member support, with a clear progression path toward Payroll Specialist roles.
Tasks
- Process assigned country or regional payrolls across EMEA, control system integration, upload master data, review and validate payroll data including new hires, terminations, transfers, allowances, and deductions
- Validate and correct payroll data prior to processing. Escalate and resolve payroll discrepancies. Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.
- Maintain and audit employee payroll records, including tax withholdings, benefits, and direct deposits. Conduct regular audits to ensure data accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate on payroll system upgrades, integrations, and configuration to ensure regional consistency. Support the rollout of standardized payroll workflows across the region.
- Support documentation and implementation of standardized payroll procedures. Provide input on harmonization milestones and system enhancements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Business, or minimum 3 years of related finance or payroll experience
- 1 year of experience processing payroll or working in a data driven environment
- Experience with processing assigned country or regional payrolls across EMEA while also reviewing and validating complex payroll data including new hires, terminations, transfers, benefits, allowances, and deductions
- Practical experience with payroll and HR systems (e.g., ADP, Workday, SAP, or similar)
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and reconciliation.