Job Description

Senior Payroll Planning Analyst

Department: Finance, Treasury and Automation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Kazakhstan

The Payroll Planning Analyst is responsible for planning, analyzing, and automating payroll-related processes across the company group. The role ensures accurate forecasting, budgeting, and allocation of payroll costs in alignment with company compensation policies. It collaborates closely with CB, Accounting, and HR teams to enhance data accuracy, automate payroll reporting, and strengthen control processes. The position plays a key role in integrating payroll planning into broader FPA frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain payroll planning models and forecasts, ensuring alignment with CB methodologies and accounting principles.
• Coordinate with HR, CB, and Accounting teams to ensure consistency between payroll plans, actuals, and system records.
• Design and implement automation processes for payroll calculations and data validation using Workday and related systems.
• Analyze payroll structure and costs, identifying optimization opportunities and ensuring correct accounting treatment.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual payroll reporting for management and corporate FPA needs.
• Validate payroll allocations across entities and challenge underlying assumptions to ensure accuracy and fairness.
• Drive continuous improvement in payroll-related data flow, reporting, and process automation Key KPIs Accuracy of payroll forecasts vs. actuals.
• Timeliness and quality of payroll data submission for planning cycles.
• Level of process automation achieved (of manual steps eliminated).
• Accuracy and completeness of payroll accounting allocations.
• Quality and reliability of payroll analytical reports.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in FPA, Payroll Planning, or Compensation Benefits analytics.
• Strong understanding of payroll structure, accounting principles, and cost allocation methodologies.
• Experience with payroll and HRIS systems (preferably Workday).
• Solid Excel / Google Sheets and BI tools proficiency; familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Power Query, SQL, Python) is an advantage.
• Analytical mindset, attention to detail, and ability to challenge existing processes constructively.
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Conditions & Benefits

• Health insurance with oncology coverage and life insurance included.
• Hybrid work mode and flexible schedule.
• Relocation package offered for candidates from other regions.
• Access to professional counseling services including psychological, financial, and legal support.
• Diverse internal training programs.
• Partially or fully paid additional training courses.
• All necessary work equipment.