- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Compensation
- $33.20–52.30/hour
- Department
- Human Resources, People & Culture
- Posted
- Sep 22, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
The Estée Lauder Companies seeks a Payroll Junior Analyst to support end-to-end payroll processing for assigned countries within a global region. The role involves conducting payroll data inputs, validating data prior to processing, and reconciling payroll outputs to ensure accuracy and compliance across multiple markets. The incumbent will collaborate with payroll vendors and OneSource HR Services delivery teams to resolve escalated employee payroll inquiries, monitor regulatory compliance, and support the transformation of payroll operations toward a target service delivery model.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with HR Service Delivery team and OneSource HR to resolve Tier 2 employee payroll inquiries and escalate Tier 3 inquiries to Payroll Vendor as necessary
- Partner cross-functionally to provide special handling of pay-impacting transactions including equity, global mobility, and benefits
- Conduct manual data inputs to payroll systems and validate consolidated inputs prior to regular and off-cycle payroll processing
- Liaise with payroll vendors to process payroll accurately and timely across multi-national operations
- Review payroll output reports and distribute to key stakeholders including bank files, GL files, and tax remittances
- Conduct reconciliation of general ledger balances and resolve required adjustments
- Monitor payroll compliance within local regulations and requirements across assigned markets
- Perform regular controls evaluations to monitor risks across all assigned markets
- Support delivery of core payroll activities such as executing prior period adjustments and evaluating wage attachments
- Facilitate issue resolution of inbound and outbound integration files between payroll systems and third parties
- Partner with regional representatives from other functions to validate accuracy of payroll inputs and outputs
- Work with government authorities on audits and requests
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of experience with payroll operations, preferably across multiple countries
- Technical experience with and knowledge of payroll processing systems and data flow
- Ability to think analytically and perform detail-oriented tasks with strong time management and organization skills
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Strong MS Office Excel skills
- Fluent English
- Experience with regional multi-language operations and regulatory environments preferred
- Experience supporting shared services teams preferred
- Experience working with case management and/or other service management tools preferred
Skills
Experience
1–3 years of experience with payroll operations, including technical knowledge of payroll processing systems and data flow. Experience with multi-country payroll environments, regulatory compliance, and shared services team operations is preferred.
Education
Not specified; general secondary/post-secondary education implied for payroll operations role.
Workplace
The role is situated in Melville, New York, USA — conveniently close to New York.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 33.20 to USD 52.30 per hour.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage (medical, dental, and vision insurance); wellness and family support programs; life and disability insurance; retirement savings plans; paid leave programs; education-related programs; paid holidays and vacation time.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
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