Lead Payroll Analyst at Digital Turbine

Warsaw, Woj. Mazowieckie, Poland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

NoVisa

Technology, Mobile AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
5+ years of experience in payroll, with a strong accounting and reconciliation focus
Experience partnering closely with employees and teams (e.g., People Operations, Accounting)
Experience in multi-country payroll operations across EMEA (Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom)
Strong financial and analytical mindset with focus on payroll accounting, reconciliations, audit readiness, and data integrity
Solid understanding of statutory and tax requirements, including income tax, pension, and social contributions across EMEA
Local to the posting location (hybrid work environment)

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end payroll operations across multiple EMEA entities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local tax and labor regulations
Partner with external payroll and benefits vendors to validate inputs, approve calculations, and ensure proper accounting treatment
Coordinate and validate funding requirements and payment files for payroll, taxes, and statutory obligations
Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding payroll-related inquiries, providing timely, accurate, and empathetic responses
Partner with employees and the People team to resolve complex payroll matters, explain calculations, deductions, or policy impacts, and provide clarity on pay changes or adjustments
Represent the payroll function onsite, creating a visible and approachable presence to enhance employee experience
Maintain up-to-date understanding of statutory regulations across EMEA
Support month-end and year-end close processes, including payroll accruals, bonus provisions, and variance analysis
Conduct detailed reconciliations between payroll outputs, accounting entries, and HR data
Ensure payroll compliance with SOX/internal control requirements and audit documentation standards
Coordinate with Finance, Tax, and external providers on compliance filings, audits, and local reporting requirements
Perform payroll tax reconciliations and statutory payment validations
Identify and drive process improvements that strengthen payroll accuracy, efficiency, and financial controls
Collaborate with People Operations and HRIS teams to ensure master data accuracy in systems such as Workday and ADP
Contribute to global payroll standardization and automation initiatives
Highlight common questions or pain points from employee interactions and recommend process or communication improvements

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Payroll ProcessingMulti-Country PayrollPayroll AccountingReconciliationsAudit ReadinessTax ComplianceLabor RegulationsData IntegrityVendor ManagementEMEA PayrollStatutory Reporting

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this a remote position or does it require office presence?

Digital Turbine is a hybrid work environment and only candidates local to the posting location will be considered.

What skills and experience are required for the Lead Payroll Analyst role?

The role requires experience in multi-country payroll operations across EMEA, a strong financial and analytical mindset, solid understanding of statutory and tax requirements, and the ability to partner effectively with People Operations, Accounting, and external payroll vendors.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include managing end-to-end payroll operations across multiple EMEA entities, partnering with vendors, serving as the primary contact for employee payroll inquiries, maintaining compliance with regulations, and supporting accounting close processes with reconciliations.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this Lead Payroll Analyst position?

A strong candidate has experience in multi-country EMEA payroll, expertise in local tax and labor regulations, strong analytical skills for reconciliations and compliance, and excellent partnership abilities with employees, People Operations, Accounting, and vendors.

Digital Turbine

Mobile growth platform for advertising monetization

About Digital Turbine

Digital Turbine enhances advertising and monetization for clients such as advertisers, publishers, carriers, and OEMs through its mobile growth platform. The company uses proprietary technology that is integrated directly into devices by wireless operators and OEMs, allowing for efficient ad delivery. This setup maximizes revenue opportunities for its clients by providing a comprehensive ad stack. Unlike many competitors, Digital Turbine focuses on seamless integration and value-added services that drive mobile growth. The company's goal is to generate revenue through partnerships and service fees while maintaining a global presence.

Austin, TexasHeadquarters

2011Year Founded

$93.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, FintechIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from alternative app stores may dilute market share.

Significant GAAP net loss indicates potential financial instability.

Underperformance in reaching mobile gaming audiences suggests advertising strategy inefficiencies.

Differentiation

Digital Turbine integrates proprietary tech into devices for seamless ad delivery.

The company offers a comprehensive ad stack for advertisers, publishers, and OEMs.

Global presence with offices in key markets enhances client reach and support.

Upsides

Acquisition of ONE Store International expands reach in alternative app markets.

Interactive mobile video ads increase brand choice and consumer engagement.

'Game-Changing Shift' reports highlight untapped potential in mobile gaming advertising.

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