Payroll Internal Control Analyst

Overview

CAREERS TO SMILE ABOUT

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

The Employee Data & Payroll Controls Analyst is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and synchronization of employee and compensation data across payroll and HR systems. This role supports critical post-payroll control activities, data reconciliations, issue resolution, process documentation, and reporting initiatives to maintain payroll accuracy and strengthen operational controls.

Your Impact

As Employee Data & Payroll Controls Analyst your responsibilities would consist of …

• Perform reconciliation and analysis of critical employee and compensation data across payroll and HR systems to ensure data consistency and synchronization.
• Execute post-payroll controls and validations to identify discrepancies that may impact payroll accuracy.
• Investigate data mismatches and coordinate corrections with relevant stakeholders.
• Validate employee information changes, compensation updates, organizational changes, and other sensitive payroll-related transactions.
• Participate in employee data review activities associated with Sector initiatives, projects, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of data-related initiatives.
• Analyze urgent and high-impact employee data or payroll cases.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify systemic issues and recurring trends.
• Support the development and execution of corrective and preventive action plans.Provide recommendations to improve data quality, process effectiveness, and control execution.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.2-4 years of experience in Payroll, HR Operations, Workforce Administration, Data Analysis, or related functions.Experience performing data reconciliations and transaction analysis across multiple systems.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Advanced EnglishExperience working with ticket management processes and cross-functional stakeholders.Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred

• Experience with SAP, Employee Central (SuccessFactors), Workforce Management systems, or payroll platforms.
• Experience with Power BI or similar reporting and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of payroll controls, compliance, and data governance practices.
• Experience documenting operational processes and procedures.

Key Competencies

• Data Analysis & Reconciliation
• Payroll Operations Knowledge
• Root Cause Analysis
• Process Documentation
• Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration & Teamwork

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.

Internal candidates previously identified are being considered for this position. However, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.