Senior Analyst, Global Payroll

Walmart • Bentonville, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Analyst, Global Payroll, plays a critical role in managing payroll systems and data to ensure accurate and compliant payroll administration across multiple regions. This position involves analyzing and resolving payroll-related issues, supporting regulatory requirements, and enhancing operational processes through continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain data integrity, streamline workflows, and uphold service excellence. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, effective time management, and proficiency in payroll systems to support the organization’s global payroll operations efficiently and reliably.

The Global Payroll team ensures precise and timely processing of employee wages and benefits while maintaining compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Specializing in payroll administration, tax calculations, and operational excellence, the team utilizes data management and root cause analysis to address issues efficiently. Collaborating across departments, the team drives continuous improvement and service quality to support organizational goals. Members demonstrate integrity, deliver high-quality service, and foster a productive environment that encourages professional development and operational success within a global framework.

Requirements

• Proven expertise in payroll administration and payroll systems, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing.
• Strong knowledge of data management principles, including data hierarchies, privacy, security, and documentation standards.
• Experience with regulatory requirements related to payroll tax calculations and reporting for federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
• Ability to analyze and resolve operational issues using root cause analysis and standard operating procedures.
• Skilled in process improvement methodologies such as Kaizen or Six Sigma to enhance payroll and data workflows.
• Proficient in managing stakeholder relationships and delivering quality service aligned with organizational goals.
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills to meet service level agreements and deadlines.
• Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, information technology, or related area.
• 2 years' experience in business, human resources, information technology, or related area.

Nice To Haves

• 2 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Information Technology, or related area and 2 years' experience in business, human resources, information technology, or related area.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze global payroll data to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely processing across multiple systems.
• Support payroll administration by maintaining records, resolving discrepancies, and applying regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements that enhance payroll efficiency and data integrity.
• Utilize payroll systems and tools to generate reports, monitor key metrics, and support audit and compliance activities.
• Assist in payroll tax calculations and documentation, ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying root causes and proposing solutions to optimize payroll operations.

Benefits

• Incentive awards for performance
• 401(k) match
• Stock purchase plan
• Paid maternity and parental leave
• PTO
• Multiple health plans
• Competitive pay
• Performance bonuses
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Financial benefits
• Company-paid life insurance
• Family care leave
• Bereavement leave
• Jury duty leave
• Voting leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Company discounts
• Military Leave Pay
• Adoption expense reimbursement
• Surrogacy expense reimbursement
• PTO/PPTO for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes
• Walmart-paid education benefit program (Live Better U) for full-time and part-time associates
• Tuition, books, and fees paid for Live Better U programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior