EMEA Payroll Analyst

Join us at Entrust. At Entrust, we’re shaping the future of identity centric security solutions. From our comprehensive portfolio of solutions to our flexible, global workplace, we empower careers, foster collaboration, and build solutions that help keep the world moving safely.

Headquartered in Minnesota, Entrust is an industry leader in identity-centric security solutions, serving over 150 countries with cutting-edge, scalable technologies. But our secret weapon? Our people. It’s the curiosity, dedication, and innovation that drive our success and help us anticipate the future.

Position Overview: The EMEA Payroll Analyst is responsible for various payroll activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance of internal controls and processes, processing monthly payrolls timely and accurately, analyzing payroll results, systems and resolving problems and issues. This position requires strong attention to detail and accuracy, ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and communicate key findings. We are looking for an exceptional team player who has a strong understanding of payroll who can work independently and partner with the Payroll, Human Resources, Benefits and HRIS teams.

Responsibilities:

• Processing of multi-company EMEA payrolls for approximately 400 employees (Germany, Netherlands, Portugal, India, Singapore & United Kingdom).
• Processing of manual, adjustment or off-cycle payments.
• Participate in system maintenance and testing.
• Review, process and audit timekeeping records for compliance with established standards.
• Maintain employee data including starters and leavers, employee changes, variable pay, banking, benefit in kind, deductions, and garnishments.
• Prepare and maintain related payroll files, records, and reports to meet record retention requirements.
• Generate, audit, review and run ad-hoc, audit and pre-established payroll reports and queries ensuring accurate and timely information.
• Create new reports as needed directly or in partnership with HRIS.
• Work with Finance team for payroll related funding and account reconciliations.
• Analyze, audit and reconciliation of payroll to ensure accuracy of payroll output and vendor calculations.
• Identify, present solutions, and implement process or system improvements according to organization goals, policies and procedures, and new laws and regulations.
• Respond to payroll inquiries in a timely manner and raise identified payroll or compliance issues to management.
• Interprets pay policies to ensure proper processing, payment, and reporting.
• Research and verify compliance with payroll requirements and legislative changes.
• Responsible for payroll audits, internal and external agencies.
• Preparation and submission of statutory reporting is completed accurately and on time, including year-end procedures, for payroll, benefit and tax programs.
• Prepare and maintain payroll processes and procedures, including time and absence system.
• Support Benefits Administration as first point of contact for employee questions, employee maintenance related to starters, changes and leave events.
• Support HR team with benefit renewals, enrolments and setup of new plans.
• Backup other department members as needed.
• Participate in other projects or project teams as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or related field or equivalent experience.
• Good Payroll experience, with 2-3 years multi-country experience.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency of MS Excel and other MS Office products.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, organization, prioritization, analytical, process flows and problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of applicable wage & hour, garnishments & payroll tax regulations.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization for UK.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Activ8, MoorePay, and ADP Celergo payroll systems and Workday Time and Absence.
• Payroll Professional Certification through CIPP or equivalent body.

At Entrust, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer career journeys. Here is what you can expect when you join our team:

• Career Growth: Whether you’re a budding developer or a seasoned expert, we’re invested in your professional journey. With learning-forward initiatives and exciting challenges, your growth is our priority.
• Flexibility: Life is all about balance. Whether you’re remote, hybrid, or on-site, we offer flexible options that fit your lifestyle.
• Collaboration: Here, your voice matters. Our teams thrive on sharing ideas, brainstorming solutions, and working together to build a better tomorrow.

We believe in securing identities—but it doesn’t stop there. At Entrust, we’re passionate about valuing all identities. Our culture is built on diversity, inclusion, and respect. From unconscious bias training for our leaders to global affinity groups that connect colleagues across the globe, we’re creating a community where everyone is encouraged to be themselves.

If you’re excited by the prospect of innovating, growing your career, and collaborating in a dynamic environment, Entrust is the place for you. Join us in making a difference. Let’s build a more secure world—together. Apply today!

Entrust is an EEO/AA/Disabled/Veterans Employer. Entrust values diversity and inclusion and we are committed to building a diverse workforce with wide perspectives and innovative ideas. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, and we strive to provide an accessible experience for candidates of all abilities.