Payroll Analyst (Contract Role)

We’re not just building better tech. We’re rewriting how data moves and what the world can do with it. With Confluent, data doesn’t sit still. Our platform puts information in motion, streaming in near real-time so companies can react faster, build smarter, and deliver experiences as dynamic as the world around them. It takes a certain kind of person to join this team. Those who ask hard questions, give honest feedback, and show up for each other. No egos, no solo acts. Just smart, curious humans pushing toward something bigger, together. One Confluent. One Team. One Data Streaming Platform. ABOUT THE ROLE: Confluent is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Payroll Analyst to support our payrolls across APJ, ensuring accurate and timely payroll. You will work with our payroll vendors, internal partners and end-users, supporting daily activities, identifying opportunities for improvement, supporting our project roadmap and ensuring Service Level Agreements are met. The ideal candidate has at least 5+ years of experience within Payroll at a multinational publicly traded company. Due to the fast-paced and high growth nature of the Company, the candidate must be adaptable, have strong organization and communication skills, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves along with a “can do” attitude WHAT YOU WILL DO: - Support the distribution and review of payrolls within the APAC regions - Daily employee support using our enquiry ticketing system (JIRA) - Completion and adherence to payroll processing checklists and SLA’s - Ensure operational and SOX controls are properly performed within the payroll process - Enter approved payroll payments into our global banking platform - Prepare the monthly accounting journal entries to pass to the international accounting teams - Prepare payroll reconciliations as required - Assist with monthly fluxes and provided detailed support with/to the international accounting team - Support the transition to a global payroll service provider WHAT YOU WILL BRING: - Experience of processing payroll in APAC regions experience - Understanding of case management tools, Service Level Agreements and metrics - High degree of accuracy and attention to detail - Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office Suite - Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills - Maintain confidentiality in all assignments and in all information obtained - Experience in a rapid-growth start-up environment - Experience working in a Shared Services environment Note :- This will be 9 months Contract role READY TO BUILD WHAT'S NEXT? LET’S GET IN MOTION. COME AS YOU ARE Belonging isn’t a perk here. It’s the baseline. We work across time zones and backgrounds, knowing the best ideas come from different perspectives. And we make space for everyone to lead, grow, and challenge what’s possible. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Employment decisions are based on job-related criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.