Global Payroll Analyst Job Description: We’re looking for a detail‑driven, proactive Global Payroll Analyst to join our People Operations team. In this role, you’ll help ensure that colleagues around the world are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time, while contributing to the ongoing improvement of our global payroll processes. You’ll work across multiple countries, build deep international payroll expertise, and play an important part in enhancing efficiencies and automation within our payroll operations. If you're looking for a role where you can learn, grow, and make a real impact in a supportive, collaborative environment—this is it. This is a hybrid role based 3 days a week in our Newcastle office and 2 days from home. Key Responsibilities: • Own the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple countries • Manage post‑payroll activities, including reconciliations, reporting, and compliance checks • Build exposure across global payroll operations, with future opportunities to support any country payroll • Support internal and external audits, ensuring documentation and controls are always audit‑ready • Maintain and continuously improve process documentation • Contribute to internal payroll and People projects • Act as a go‑to expert for colleague payroll queries, delivering friendly, fast, high‑quality support • Build strong relationships with internal teams and external payroll vendors • Stay up to date on local payroll legislation and best practices • Identify and contribute to efficiency and automation improvements What you’ll bring • Strong attention to detail and accuracy • Experience supporting or delivering payroll projects (desirable) • Strong Excel skills and confidence working with data • A mindset for continuous improvement and adaptability • Experience working within an Employee Service model • Strong team player with flexibility and a proactive approach • Confident problem‑solver with strong troubleshooting skills 3+ years’ in-house payroll experience Your benefits Benefits video –https://youtu.be/TCMtTYUUiuU ·Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage ·Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year ·On-going training and professional development ·Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation ·Flexible work patterns and hybrid working #LI-CF1 Function: People Country: United Kingdom Office Location: Newcastle Work Place type: Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It’s why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture:youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out atcareers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage:sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.