Senior Payroll Analyst

About TrafileaTrafilea is a Consumer Tech Platform for Transformative Brand Growth. We’re building the AI Growth Engine that powers the next generation of consumer brands.With over $1B+ in cumulative revenue, 12M+ customers, and 500+ talents across 19 countries, we combine technology, growth marketing, and operational excellence to scale purpose-driven, digitally native brands.We own and operate our own digitally native brands (not an agency), with presence in Walmart, Nordstrom, and Amazon, and a strong global D2C footprint.Why TrafileaWe’re a tech-led eCommerce group scaling our own globally loved DTC brands, while helping ambitious talent grow just as fast.🚀 We build and scale our own brands.🦾 We invest in AI and automation like few others in eCom.📈 We test fast, grow fast, and help you do the same.🤝 Be part of a dynamic, diverse, and talented global team.🌍 100% Remote, USD competitive salary, paid time off, and more.Key ResponsibilitiesThis role is the guardian of the company’s largest expense: its people. You will manage a high-volume, dual-stream payroll environment that requires both surgical precision in calculation and a "detective" mindset for financial controls.1. In-house Payroll ManagementOwn the full payroll cycle (pre-closing to payment) for local employees.Calculate gross-to-net salaries, social charges, and tax liabilities (BPS, IRPF, IRNR).Validate external payroll data and ensure 100% accuracy before processing.Prepare journal entries and ensure alignment with Accounting and Treasury.2. Remote & International CompensationManage end-to-end payroll for remote teams, including reimbursements and fee calculations.Oversee multi-method payments (bank transfers and digital wallets) for global disbursements.Perform final payroll audits and communicate status company-wide.Automate and streamline processes using salary macros and reporting tools.3. Financial Control & ReconciliationExecute rigorous mid-cycle and final payroll audits.Reconcile payroll accounts, ensuring all payments match ledger and bank records.Manage off-cycle adjustments and resolve discrepancies promptly.4. Payroll Reporting & ForecastingPrepare monthly payroll projections to support Finance planning.Present monthly payroll reports, including spend, capitalization, and compliance insights.Mathematical Accuracy: Exceptional ability to handle complex formulas for remote fee structures and local tax brackets.Audit mindset: You don't just "input" data; you "control" it. You must be able to spot anomalies in large datasets before they reach the payment stage.Process Documentation: Ability to manage "Salary Macros" and maintain the logic behind these tools to ensure continuity.English: Upper intermediate