Payroll Reporting Analyst

US Payroll And Reporting Analyst

Location : Chennai India

Work Mode : Hybrid

Work Hours : US Shift (5 : 00 PM 2 : 00 AM IST)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Total Rewards Reporting Analyst to join our team. This role is a critical component of our payroll and compliance framework focusing on data integrity auditing and reporting. The successful candidate will leverage our payroll tools Workday CloudPay & ADP to create and deliver essential reports in order to perform critical analysis for Payroll processing Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance ensuring our processes are accurate and compliant.

This individual will work hands-on with the payroll team to process and execute detailed payroll audits guaranteeing the accuracy and timeliness of each pay cycle. Additionally this role will serve as a key data partner for the broader Total Rewards teams (Compensation and Benefits) providing reports and analysis to support their initiatives.

What Youll Do

Payroll Auditing & Data Integrity :

Conduct detailed pre- and post-payroll audits using tools like Excel Power Query Power BI and automation macros.

Verify accuracy of payroll data including new hires terminations salary changes deductions and tax withholdings.

Investigate and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with payroll specialists.

Continuously improve audit processes to strengthen accuracy and compliance controls.

Reporting & Compliance :

Design generate and maintain standard and ad-hoc reports from Workday CloudPay and ADP systems.

Deliver accurate and timely reports for periodic quarterly and annual audits (Internal SOX and external).

Partner with Payroll Manager to respond to audit inquiries and ensure complete documentation.

Develop and maintain SOPs and workflows for reporting and compliance activities.

Validate report data to ensure accuracy and consistency before distribution.

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Support Compensation and Benefits teams with ad-hoc reporting and data insights.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounting Corporate Tax HRIS) to resolve payroll and tax-related issues.

Support payroll operations during peak cycles system testing and special projects.

Ensure data consistency across HR Payroll and Finance systems as a data integrity steward.

What Were Looking For

Required Skills & Experience

Bachelors degree or equivalent practical experience.

35 years of experience in Payroll HR or Finance reporting.

Strong hands-on experience with Workday (Reporting Payroll Benefits Compensation modules).

Proven experience supporting Internal or SOX audits.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP Pivot Tables Data Validation etc.).

Knowledge of large-scale payroll / HRIS systems such as Workday CloudPay ADP or NetSuite.

Strong understanding of payroll calculations tax regulations and compliance frameworks.

High attention to detail confidentiality and accuracy.

Strong analytical problem-solving and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience working in a publicly traded company.

Exposure to Power BI or Tableau for data visualization.

Broader understanding of Total Rewards including compensation and benefits processes.

Why Join Us

Youll be part of a team that values precision collaboration and continuous improvement. If you thrive on uncovering insights through data ensuring compliance and driving efficiency wed love to have you on our team.

At Toast

At Toast were Hungry to Build and Learn. We believe learning new AI tools empowers us to build for our customers faster more independently and with higher quality. We provide these tools across all disciplines from Engineering and Product to Sales and Support and are inspired by how our Toasters are already driving real value with them. The people who thrive here are those who embrace changes that let us build more for our customers; its a core part of our culture.

Our Spread

• of Total Rewards

We strive to provide competitive compensation and benefits programs that help to attract retain and motivate the best and brightest people in our industry. Our total rewards package goes beyond great earnings potential and provides the means to a healthy lifestyle with the flexibility to meet Toasters changing needs. Learn more about our benefits at Equity and Inclusion is Baked into our Recipe for Success

At Toast our employees are our secret ingredientwhen they thrive we restaurant industry is one of the most diverse and we embrace that diversity with authenticity inclusivity respect and humility. By embedding these principles into our culture and design we create equitable opportunities for all and raise the bar in delivering exceptional experiences.

We Thrive Together

We embrace a hybrid work model that fosters in-person collaboration while valuing individual needs. Our goal is to build a strong culture of connection as we work together to empower the restaurant community. To learn more about how we work globally and regionally check out : today!

Toast is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive hiring process. As part of this commitment we strive to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities to enable them to access the hiring process. If you need an accommodation to access the job application or interview process please contact .

For roles in the United States It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Cognos,Microsoft Access,SQL,Crystal Reports,Financial Report Writing,Power BI,Pivot tables,ssrs,Tableau,Regulatory Reporting,SAS,Data Analysis Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1