Payroll Analyst
Posted 3 days 6 hours ago by The Walt Disney Company
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Location: London, United Kingdom
Business: The Walt Disney Company (Corporate)
Date posted: June 30, 2025
Job Summary:About the Role & Team
Activities in support of assigned EMEA countries. Ensure employees receive accurate remuneration on established pay dates, thereby ensuring the company meets its obligations. Ensure the company meets all statutory, payroll-related obligations, including the processing of legislative deductions/payments. Support special project efforts as required.
What You Will Do- Ensure all fixed and variable payroll-related data (from multiple upstream data sources) is incorporated into payroll vendor processes and systems via interface and/or standard input template (i.e., new hires, leavers, time, bonuses, etc.)
- Ensure payroll inputs (including employee data elements) are provided to the payroll vendor accurately, consistently, and ahead of established cutoff dates in the required format
- Collaborate with representatives from third-party payroll provider and Disney internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate inputs to the payroll process, escalating issues to Payroll leadership when necessary
- Gather payroll information (data, process flows, policies, etc.) from in-scope legal entities to facilitate payroll knowledge transfer to the EMEA Payroll Hub
- Ensure all required historical data is maintained in accordance with local laws
- Process all tax-related input and ensure that all statutory and tax forms are processed accurately and timely
- Review and approve completeness and accuracy of vendor payroll calculation outputs
- Manage and align local calendars and deadlines with stakeholders and payroll vendor
- Approve monthly, quarterly, annual, and other periodic reports to management, local authorities, and other recipients; provide ad hoc reporting support as necessary
- Review, upload, and approve banking files for salary and third-party statutory payments
- Review, approve, and upload monthly payroll general ledger journal entries to SAP
- Resolve all assigned payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders in a professional and timely manner, escalating as necessary
- Resolve legal entity concerns about the payroll process provided by the payroll provider
- Perform and validate manual calculations for partial pay periods or retroactive payments, where applicable
- Calculate manual/out-of-cycle payments as required, ensuring correct accounting in the next pay period
- Analyze and validate variance reports in conjunction with pay period controls
- Participate actively in team events (meetings, training, etc.) and demonstrate positive behavior
- Keep payroll procedures up to date; identify opportunities for continuous improvement
- Support payroll audit activities and general projects as required
- Experience with vendor-supported payroll processes
- Proven experience reviewing and developing payroll procedures and policies
- Good knowledge of employee taxes and benefit programs
- Experience working in a multi-national company is a plus
- Team player with initiative
- Excellent interpersonal skills-respectful, approachable, open, and direct; effective at building relationships
- Resilient and determined
- High attention to detail with strong analytical and mathematical skills
- Organized and accurate, especially under time-sensitive conditions
- Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables, VLookups)
- Flexible with responsibilities and deadlines
- Strong customer service orientation
- Diplomatic and discreet, capable of handling confidential information
- Ability to build relationships remotely with stakeholders and clients
- Excellent time management and prioritization skills
At Disney Corporate, see how the businesses behind the Company's brands come together to create innovative entertainment. Work with world-class leaders and be part of a team that drives strategy and innovation, helping Disney remain at the forefront of entertainment.
About The Walt Disney Company:The Walt Disney Company is a leading international entertainment and media enterprise with segments including Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. With operations in over 40 countries, Disney creates stories and experiences cherished worldwide. This position is with The Walt Disney Company Limited, part of The Walt Disney Company (Corporate).
Disney is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants regardless of age, race, religion, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, disability, or other protected characteristics. Disney fosters a culture of inclusion, innovation, and storytelling excellence.
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