Payroll Analyst

Payroll Analyst

PlayStation offers a global hybrid office/remote working model — Flex Modes — which aims to combine the flexibility of remote working with the magic of in-person collaboration. We will consider fully remote candidates who are willing to accommodate multiple time zones and to travel in for 'Moments that Matter'.

Sony Interactive Entertainment is looking for a Payroll Analyst to support the payroll audit process, custom reporting functions, and system enhancement testing and assurance. You will join a team of professionals and contribute to making our payroll function efficient, accurate, and dedicated to employee experience.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop automated audits across multiple systems and processes to ensure data integrity in support of an accurate payroll process.
• Test and validate payroll system updates for accuracy and compliance. Identify features that would enhance or automate the existing process.
• Support the payroll process by developing data templates for import processing and reviewing data audits.
• Monitor all incoming integrations for integrity, identify and resolve integrations errors.
• Liaison with People Technology to resolve integration issues.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries from Nexus case management system.
• Support financial and SOX audit requests.
• Provide reporting for corporate tax and accounting filing requirements.

A successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of payroll concepts with an understanding of payroll regulations and government reporting requirements in the US and Canada.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguous and complex work situations.
• Ability to work in an organized manner with the ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines handling multiple tasks while maintaining proper prioritization.
• Knowledge of payroll tax implications of Section 125, 401k, RRSP, and other tax impacting benefit plans.
• Ability to proactively work with clients in the business to diagnose, understand and propose solutions for complex issues.
• Capability to work independently and manage workload with autonomy.
• Knowledge of Workday, SAP, ADP and Dayforce is advantageous.
• Ability to work as part of a hybrid working team in multiple work locations.

Qualifications:

• Expert knowledge of Excel and MS Office products.
• 3+ years combined payroll processing and reporting experience.
• Expert knowledge of reconciliation preparation.
• Extensive knowledge of large HCM/Payroll SaaS systems.
• Prior experience with multi-country payroll processes.