Payroll Compliance Analyst

Emerson

Payroll Analyst responsible for compliant and efficient global payroll operations. Collaborating across teams to monitor payroll processes and drive improvements in accuracy and timeliness.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate payroll controls compliance globally through the monitoring, and analysis of controls surrounding payroll & timekeeping functions as required by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the internal audit department.
Collaborate with Legal, EEO and Employee Relations teams to provide payroll and time analytics in support of required governmental surveys and information requests.
Facilitate monthly capture and consolidation of global key performance indicators (KPIs) and SLA monitoring, continuously analyzing to recommend scope changes that drive operational health improvements and optimize payroll accuracy and timeliness.
Coordinate internal and external audit responses with accurate documentation and compliance evidence; drive global documentation standards and data audit process standards for ensuring business continuity, payroll accuracy and compliance in practices.
Lead process mapping initiatives to address gaps and risks in operational processes and coordinate projects that enhance efficiency and standardization across regions.
Serve as the primary payroll liaison for pay and labor policies due to evolving business needs, harmonization objectives and legislative regulations.
Data standards gatekeeper for payroll element configurations; responsible for establishing and maintaining global data standards to optimize automation and streamline interfaces from HR to downstream payroll and time processes and systems.
Conduct regular audits of Support mergers and acquisitions through the management of payroll data capture and analytical support in partnership with M&A project teams.
Provide analytics and data disclosure support for divestitures and TSAs adherence in partnership with project teams.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, Business, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years related work experience in high volume, multinational payroll operations
Minimum of 3 years analytical experience; preferably in a global environment
Strong understanding of payroll compliance including financial and tax obligations
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively across time zones with demonstrated ability to navigate large volumes of data and manage complex data analytics
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Power BI, AI tools and global HRIS systems is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage
Employee Assistance Program
401(k)
Tuition reimbursement
Employee resource groups
Recognition
Flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

payroll compliancedata analyticsprocess mappingKPI monitoringSLA monitoringdata standards managementaudit documentationfinancial obligationstax obligationsglobal payroll operations

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillscommunication skillscollaborative skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailproject management skillsadaptabilityleadership skillsinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human ResourcesBachelor’s degree in PayrollBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Businessrelated field certification