Sr. Payroll Analyst, EMEAL

Company Description LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, built to create economic opportunity for every member of the global workforce. Our products help people make powerful connections, discover exciting opportunities, build necessary skills, and gain valuable insights every day. We’re also committed to providing transformational opportunities for our own employees by investing in their growth. We aspire to create a culture that’s built on trust, care, inclusion, and fun – where everyone can succeed. Join us to transform the way the world works. Job Description At LinkedIn, our approach to flexible work is centered on trust and optimized for culture, connection, clarity, and the evolving needs of our business. The work location of this role is hybrid, meaning it will be performed both from home and from a LinkedIn office on select days, as determined by the business needs of the team. LinkedIn is seeking a Senior Payroll Operations Analyst, EMEA & LATAM to manage accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll processing for our multi-state workforce. Reporting to the Manager, Payroll Operations EMEA & LATAM, this role is instrumental in ensuring payroll accuracy, maintaining compliance, and supporting process improvements and special projects. The Sr. Payroll Analyst will handle complex payroll scenarios, administer benefits and equity compensation, reconcile terminations, prepare payroll reports, and collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve payroll queries. This position requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and expertise in EMEA and LATAM regions. Our Global Payroll & Employment Tax team is guided by Adaptability, Flexibility, Accountability, Integrity, Trust & Communication, and Authentic Leadership, grounded in a continual assumption of positive intent. Responsibilities Manage monthly payroll processing across multiple EMEA & LATAM countries, partnering with outsourced payroll providers and internal stakeholders to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant delivery. Review and validate complex payroll calculations, reconcile discrepancies, and oversee payroll approvals and signoffs. Ensure completion of statutory filings and reporting requirements (monthly, quarterly, annual), maintaining compliance with diverse country-specific tax, labor, and social security regulations. Coordinate net salary and statutory payments, collaborating with Cash Management and Payroll Accounting to ensure accurate funding and financial reconciliation. Partner with Employment Tax to assess compliance risks, support audits, and contribute to strategic initiatives impacting payroll operations. Document and standardize payroll processes across countries to drive consistency, efficiency, and compliance. Provide employee support by resolving payroll cases with accuracy and empathy, ensuring SLA adherence and a positive employee experience. Leverage payroll metrics and case management reporting to identify trends, improve processes, and recommend efficiency opportunities. Participate in global payroll initiatives, contributing regional insights to cross-functional projects aimed at transformation, standardization, and operational excellence. Support annual payroll and tax year-end activities across all countries in scope. Qualifications Basic: 7+ years of senior-level Brazil payroll experience required. 5+ years in multi-country payroll operations, including regulatory compliance, statutory reporting, tax withholding, salary schemes, and social security requirements. 5+ years analytical and Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, IF statements) with the ability to manage large data sets. Fluency in both written and spoken English. Preferred: Bachelor\'s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related discipline. Basic Payroll Accounting experience is highly desirable but not required. Mexico payroll experience is not required but highly desirable. Additional experience managing payroll across multiple EMEA countries is a plus; exposure to Austria, Belgium, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden, or the UK is desirable but not required. Experience with multinational, expatriate payroll, and equity compensation is a plus. Proven ability to deliver accurate and timely payroll in high-volume, multi-jurisdiction environments. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with experience collaborating across cultures and functions. Demonstrated discretion, sound judgment, and ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations. Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Detail-oriented, reliable, pragmatic, and proactive Workday, HCM Tool Service Now, CRM tool ADP Streamline tool & EY systems desired but not required Suggested Skills Analytical Thinking Cross-Team Collaboration Detail Orientation Integrity & Accountability Prioritization Additional Information Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates Please follow this link to access the document that provides transparency around the way in which LinkedIn handles personal data of employees and job applicants: Overview Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Finance Industries: Technology, Information and Internet Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LinkedIn by 2x Brazil Senior Payroll Manager, LATAM Payroll Operations #J-18808-Ljbffr