Payroll Compliance and Operations Analyst

The Payroll Compliance and Operations Analyst plays a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll operations across a global organization. This role partners across teams to monitor payroll and timekeeping processes, meet financial, tax, and labor reporting requirements, and drive process improvements that reduce risk and strengthen operational excellence. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, payroll compliance expertise, and a continuous‑improvement mindset.

• 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.

• 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

• SOX Act compliance and internal/external audit experience
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
• Project management experience or certification (PMP or similar)
• Experience with global tax and labor regulations including GDPR
• Experience with Oracle applications

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. 

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.