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The role serves as a key partner to Payroll, Finance & Reporting Accounting (FRA), Human Resources, Treasury, Global Mobility, and external payroll vendors to ensure payroll operations are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with statutory and company requirements.\nThe position acts as a subject matter resource for payroll processes and systems, supporting payroll execution, issue resolution, payroll reconciliations, regulatory compliance, reporting requirements, and payroll-related projects. The role also contributes to payroll process standardization, system enhancements, automation initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts to drive operational excellence and strengthen control effectiveness.\nAdditionally, Sr. Associate I is responsible for ensuring payroll activities comply with applicable legislative requirements, internal control frameworks, audit standards, company policies, and documented operating procedures while maintaining a high level of service delivery and stakeholder support.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITIES\nService Deliveries\nCollect, validate, review, and consolidate payroll inputs received from multiple upstream sources for assigned country payrolls.\nSupport end-to-end payroll processing activities and monitor payroll vendor performance to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.\nReview payroll outputs, reports, and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with payroll requirements.\nApply advanced knowledge of payroll systems and processes to support payroll operations and issue resolution.\nTroubleshoot payroll issues, investigate discrepancies, and respond to employee and stakeholder inquiries within agreed service levels.\nCoordinate payroll funding requests, payroll tax payments, and statutory remittances while ensuring timely processing by Treasury and third-party providers.\nProvide analysis and operational support for payroll-related legislative and regulatory changes.\nSupport payroll system enhancements, automation initiatives, process improvements, and payroll transformation projects.\nMaintain payroll calendars, holiday schedules, payroll cut-offs, and critical processing timelines.\nEnsure payroll documentation, standard operating procedures, and work instructions remain current and accurate.\nPayroll Accounting & Reporting\nPartner with Payroll and FRA teams to provide clarity and support regarding payroll expenses, accounting entries, reconciliations, postings, and accruals.\nSupport payroll 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activities and implementation of corrective actions arising from audit findings.\nPromote adherence to established payroll governance standards, controls, and compliance requirements.\nTax & Equity\nSupport tax-related payroll activities, including statutory filings, tax clearances, and regulatory reporting requirements.\nCoordinate with local authorities, external tax advisors, and payroll vendors on tax-related matters.\nSupport monthly payroll data reconciliation activities to ensure accurate income declaration and tax reporting.\nAssist with annual tax reporting cycles and payroll tax compliance activities.\nSupport equity-related payroll transactions, including RSU payment processing, tax withholding, reporting, and reconciliations.\nEnsure payroll tax records, documentation, and supporting schedules are maintained accurately and completely.\nManage Day-to-Day Activities\nMonitor payroll processing milestones and ensure payroll deadlines are achieved.\nReview and validate payroll 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