Payroll Professional
Introduction
The Red Hat Payroll team for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) is looking for a Payroll Analyst to join us in the Czech Republic. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team supporting payroll operations across 31 Red Hat locations in the EMEA region. This is a fast-paced, deadline-driven, and complex environment, where accuracy and compliance are key. You will report to the EMEA Payroll Manager and be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing in alignment with company policies and statutory requirements.
Your role and responsibilities
Prepare monthly payroll input for submission to external payroll providers, and review vendor-prepared payrolls for completeness and accuracy
Process payments including net salaries, tax and social security contributions, pension schemes, and other related statutory payments
Manage month-end payroll accounting, including general ledger reporting and reconciliations
Handle vacation accruals and ensure correct application of leave policies
Coordinate and submit annual statutory filings, returns, and other payroll-related compliance documents
Ensure accurate reporting and taxation of Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) and other equity components
Perform monthly reconciliations to validate payroll input and identify and correct variances in a timely manner
Maintain strong documentation and internal controls in line with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements
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Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support payroll audits and maintain data integrity
Foster strong working relationships with external payroll vendors and internal stakeholders such as HR, Finance, and Legal
Required education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
5+ years of hands-on payroll processing experience in a multinational environment, ideally within organizations of 1,000+ employees
Solid experience managing payrolls across multiple EMEA countries; experience with EMEA payroll is a strong plus
Strong understanding of statutory payroll legislation and compliance requirements in EMEA
Proven ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Experience in working within structured processes while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations
Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills
Ability to turn business needs into practical payroll solutions and execute them effectively
Comfortable working in a global, multi-country environment where ambiguity and complexity may arise
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong overall computer literacy
Third-level qualification (e.g., university degree or equivalent) is considered a plus
Preferred technical and professional experience
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