The **Red Hat Payroll team for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA)** is looking for a **Payroll Analyst** to join us in the **Czech Republic** . In this role, you will be part of a dynamic team supporting payroll operations across **31 Red Hat locations** in the EMEA region. This is a **fast-paced, deadline-driven, and complex environment** , where accuracy and compliance are key. You will report to the **EMEA Payroll Manager** and be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing in alignment with company policies and statutory requirements. **What You Will Do:** + Prepare monthly payroll input for submission to external payroll providers, and review vendor-prepared payrolls for completeness and accuracy + Process payments including net salaries, tax and social security contributions, pension schemes, and other related statutory payments + Manage month-end payroll accounting, including general ledger reporting and reconciliations + Handle vacation accruals and ensure correct application of leave policies + Coordinate and submit annual statutory filings, returns, and other payroll-related compliance documents + Ensure accurate reporting and taxation of **Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)** and other equity components + Perform monthly reconciliations to validate payroll input and identify and correct variances in a timely manner + Maintain strong documentation and internal controls in line with **Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)** compliance requirements + Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support payroll audits and maintain data integrity + Foster strong working relationships with **external payroll vendors** and internal stakeholders such as HR, Finance, and Legal **What You Will Bring:** + **5+ years** of hands-on payroll processing experience in a **multinational environment** , ideally within organizations of **1,000+ employees** + Solid experience managing payrolls across multiple EMEA countries; **experience with Germany payroll** is a strong plus + Strong understanding of statutory payroll legislation and compliance requirements in EMEA + Proven ability to work independently under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining high attention to detail + Excellent verbal and written communication skills in **English** + Experience in working within structured processes while ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations + Strong interpersonal and team collaboration skills + Ability to turn business needs into practical payroll solutions and execute them effectively + Comfortable working in a **global, multi-country** environment where ambiguity and complexity may arise + Proficiency in **Microsoft Excel** and strong overall computer literacy + **Third-level qualification** (e.g., university degree or equivalent) is considered a plus \#LI-NG1 **About Red Hat** Red Hat (https://www.redhat.com/) is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source (https://www.redhat.com/en/about/open-source) software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. 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