Payroll Analyst

Overview Payroll Analyst, Panama Quest is looking for a Payroll Analyst to join the Panama Payroll team, taking ownership of payroll operations for Panama and Mexico with the possibility of additional EMEA countries in the future. You will be reporting to the Payroll Supervisor. This is a remote role from Panama. Your AI strategy is only as strong as the data behind it. Quest Software builds the foundation for enterprise AI with solutions in data governance, cybersecurity, and platform modernization . More than 45,000 companies — including 90% of the Fortune 500 — trust Quest to solve their most critical challenges. From securing identities and modernizing platforms to preparing data for AI, we help enterprises unlock their full potential. Responsibilities Here's What You'll Do As a Payroll Analyst , you will play a key role in supporting the Panama Payroll team. You will work closely with payroll providers, internal stakeholders, and the wider finance team to ensure payrolls are processed accurately, on time, and in compliance with local regulations. End-to-End Payroll Processing – Manage the full payroll cycle for assigned countries, from preparing payroll inputs through to final payroll review and completion. Payroll Coordination – Partner with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. Data Management & Validation – Collect, prepare, validate, and submit monthly payroll data, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Payroll Review & Compliance – Review payroll outputs, investigate discrepancies, and ensure compliance with local payroll legislation and company policies. Payments & Month-End Activities – Support payroll-related payments, reconciliations, and month-end payroll journal activities. Employee Support – Act as a key point of contact for payroll-related employee queries and provide guidance on payroll matters. Vendor Management – Build effective relationships with third-party payroll vendors and ensure service levels are maintained. Reporting & Analysis – Prepare payroll reports, maintain payroll records, and support auditing and reconciliation activities. Process Improvement – Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls, and efficiencies across the EMEA region. Documentation & Knowledge Management – Maintain accurate payroll procedures, training materials, and process documentation to support business continuity. Qualifications What We’d Like to See Experience working across the Panama and Mexico region, managing multiple countries and deadlines Payroll experience (minimum 2+ years preferred) Strong Excel skills Excellent attention to detail Experience working with payroll deadlines and monthly cycles Strong communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to work independently and take ownership Experience working with outsourced payroll vendors Ability to learn quickly and manage multiple priorities Fluent in English At Quest, your work makes an impact. You’ll help organizations get AI-ready while building your career with a truly global team of high-performing, passionate innovators. Join us today: Careers | Quest Quest is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Quest is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Quest are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Quest will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Quest encourages applicants of all ages. Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at Quest Careers. Innovate. Collaborate. Grow. Job seekers should be aware of fraudulent job offers from online scammers and only apply to roles listed on quest.com/careers using our applicant system. Note: We do not use text messaging or third-party messaging apps like Telegram to communicate with applicants, so please exercise caution if you are approached in this way and only interact with people claiming to be Quest employees if they have an email address ending in @quest.com.