Payroll Analyst (Panama & Mexico)

About the role

Quest Software is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join its Panama Payroll team. The role is fully remote from Panama and will manage payroll operations for Panama and Mexico, with potential expansion to additional EMEA countries.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end payroll processing for assigned countries, from data collection to final review.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external payroll providers to ensure timely and accurate payroll runs.
• Collect, prepare, validate, and submit monthly payroll data, maintaining high data quality.
• Review payroll outputs, investigate discrepancies, and ensure compliance with local legislation and company policies.
• Support payroll‑related payments, reconciliations, and month‑end journal activities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll queries.
• Maintain relationships with third‑party payroll vendors and monitor service levels.
• Prepare payroll reports, support audit activities, and identify process improvement opportunities.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 + years of payroll experience, preferably across Panama and Mexico.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Fluent English.

Required skills

• Advanced Excel proficiency.

What we offer

• Opportunity to work with a global leader in AI‑enabled data solutions.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Professional growth across multiple regions.