Senior HR Analyst – Payroll

Overview

The Senior HR Analyst (Payroll) is responsible for managing and analysing HR data, supporting payroll operations, and ensuring compliance with labour laws and organisational policies. This role requires a hands-on, proactive professional who works closely with the core HR /Shared Services team in Portugal. Fluency in both English and Portuguese is mandatory to effectively support the organization and collaborate across teams. Responsibilities

Payroll Management & Compliance: Prepare and oversee end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with statutory requirements. Reconcile payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure alignment with financial records. Stay up to date on PT payroll regulations and implement changes as needed. Coordinate with Finance and external vendors on payroll audits and reporting. Process Improvement & Systems: Identify opportunities for process automation and improved data integrity. Support HR projects related to compensation, benefits, and workforce planning. Act as a proactive, hands-on contributor within the core HR team in Portugal. Work closely with colleagues across HR, Shared Services, IT, Finance, and other departments. Support knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement within the team. Employee Support & Advisory: Serve as a subject matter expert on payroll policies, procedures, and compliance. Support employees with payroll-related queries in a professional and timely manner. Advise HR partners and business leaders on compensation trends and payroll impacts. Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, or related field. 5+ years of HR analyst or payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a senior/lead role. Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, compliance, and HR data reporting. Advanced Excel skills and experience with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g. Oracle, ADP). Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive/confidential information. Mandatory: Fluent in both English and Portuguese (written and spoken). Hands-on, proactive mindset with strong teamwork and collaboration skills. Benefits

100% paid health & dental benefits starting day one Paid parental leave Dedicated career advisor And so much more… Collaboration is our superpower, diversity unites us, and excellence is our standard. We value diverse identities and life experiences, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups to our job positions. Seniority level

Not Applicable Employment type

Full-time Job function

Human Resources Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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