Payroll Analyst (12 months contract)

Amazon is hiring a Payroll Analyst (12 months contract) in Prague, Czechia. Level rates it ; you can apply on Amazon.

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The posting mentions SAP, Peoplesoft and Workday among its tools and skills.
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Manage end-to-end payroll operations for Germany, ensuring accurate processing, compliance, and process improvements.

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Transform Employee Experience Through Payroll Excellence!
Are you passionate about delivering flawless payroll services that make a real difference in employees' lives? We're looking for a customer-obsessed Payroll Analyst who'll go beyond just processing numbers to create exceptional experiences. Join us to lead end-to-end payroll operations where your expertise will directly impact thousands of employees across multiple countries.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in our Prague office.

Key job responsibilities
• Deliver end-to-end payroll processing for Germany
• Execute and enhance payroll controls (Source to Gross, Gross to Net)
• Complete standard accounting reconciliations
• Resolve payroll queries
• Support vendor relationships and performance management
• Partner with Benefits, Compensation, Stock Options, HR, and Finance teams
• Suggest process improvements
• Support payroll components of strategic initiatives
• Deliver on payroll part of country expansion projects
• Contribute innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency
• Upkeep of payroll processes and inventory (SOPs, process maps etc.)
• Raise blockers and issues senior analysts and managers

Basic qualifications

- 1+ year payroll/HR experience OR 3+ years professional experience (non-payroll /HR)
- Excellent customer service orientation
- Fluency in English

Preferred qualifications

- Deep controllership / statutory compliance knowledge (tax, labour code, social security, garnishments, pension, benefits, terminations)
- Familiar with SAP, PeopleSoft, Workday, ADP software
- Advanced user of MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, formulas)
- Strong analytical and statistical capabilities
- Experience with root cause analysis
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments

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How we rate this

Payroll Analyst (12 months contract) at Amazon rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Payroll Analyst (12 months contract) is an open job at Amazon.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in CZ, Prague.
The job was posted on November 7, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Amazon. Apply on Amazon

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

Payroll ProcessingPayroll OperationsComplianceAccounting ReconciliationCustomer ServiceSAPPeoplesoftWorkday

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