We’re looking for a Payroll Analyst that is responsible for the execution of the day-to-day payroll process. Deliver a highly accurate and timely payroll to our athletes. Partner with key stakeholders to develop and deliver a seamless end-to-end process that results in an excellent employee experience. Continuously look for ways of working that will eliminate manual work and result in stronger controls and efficiencies.
What You Will Work On
Compile/reconcile data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. Workday, time sheets, tax deposits, etc.) for payroll processing
Review/reconcile payroll input/output results using established practices and procedures
Submit timely and accurate payroll and statutory obligations, such as tax and social security
Ensure payroll outsourcing partners are maintaining service level agreements
Record payroll metrics. Escalate issues and actively engage in continuous improvement
Maintain supporting payroll documentations and authorizations for internal and external audits
Responsible for general ledger postings
Provide Tier 2 support for employees and managers on payroll matter
Responsible for year-end activities
Ensure timely and accurate funding and disbursement of salaries
Handle payments / invoice submission and other payroll related assignments
Responsible for meeting the pre-determined payroll metrics and compliance requirements
Provide support on payroll related projects and initiatives, as required
Who You Will Work With
Partners: Labor/Tax Compliance, PS Cross-Functional Teams, Finance
Compliance: Ensure payroll vendor is compliant with all regulatory payroll requirements
Communications: Collaborate with payroll operational teams and cross-functional teams
What You Bring
End-to-end payroll knowledge, including payroll inputs, calculations, statutory deductions, reconciliations, funding, reporting and post-payroll activities across multi-country payroll environments
Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage payroll deadlines, competing priorities and sensitive employee data with accuracy and discretion
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining strong attention to detail, a customer-focused mindset and a high standard of results
Ability to effectively communicate moderately complex topics to stakeholders
Sophisticated research, analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
Relevant experience in payroll within an HR shared services environment, with exposure to multi-country payrolls required. Experience with the Netherlands and France is a plus.
Good understanding and knowledge of in-country payroll and statutory compliance
Strong Excel skills, with the ability to manage, analyze and reconcile payroll data accurately
Payroll accounting knowledge is highly desirable
Hands-on experience with HR, time and payroll software/system, e.g. SAP, Workday, GlobalView, SDWorx
Please note that relocation support is not available for this role, so we encourage applications from candidates who are already based within commuting distance of the role location.
Skills Required
- End-to-end payroll knowledge (inputs, calculations, statutory deductions, reconciliations, funding, reporting, post-payroll)
- Relevant experience in payroll within an HR shared services environment with multi-country payroll exposure
- Knowledge of in-country payroll and statutory compliance
- Strong Excel skills for managing, analyzing and reconciling payroll data
- Hands-on experience with HR/time/payroll systems (Workday, SAP, GlobalView, SDWorx)
- Ability to manage payroll deadlines, competing priorities, and handle sensitive employee data with discretion
- Ability to communicate moderately complex payroll topics effectively to stakeholders
- Sophisticated research, analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
- Payroll accounting knowledge
- Experience with Netherlands and France payrolls
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
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What We Do
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Why Work With Us
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