Payroll Audits & Compliance Analyst

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.

The Opportunity

The Sr. Audit & Compliance Analyst is responsible for leading audit, compliance, and internal control activities across Payroll processes, ensuring adherence to Company policies, regulatory requirements, and SOX standards. This role partners closely with Process Owners, Control Owners, Internal Audit, and business stakeholders to evaluate risks, strengthen the control environment, and drive the timely remediation of audit findings.

Your Impact

As Payroll Audits & Compliance Analyst your responsibilities would consist of:

Lead the execution of internal audits, assessments, and compliance reviews across Payroll and HR processes, ensuring adherence to established audit methodologies, regulatory requirements, and annual audit plans.

Evaluate the design and effectiveness of operational and SOX controls, partnering with Process Owners and Control Owners to identify risks, recommend improvements, and support compliance certifications through GCS Portal.

Drive audit issue management and remediation activities, including root cause analysis, risk assessment, action plan development, and validation of corrective actions to ensure timely closure of findings.

Act as a trusted advisor to regional stakeholders across LATAM and North America, providing guidance on internal controls, compliance requirements, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Who Are We Looking For?

Experience

• Strong knowledge of internal controls, SOX compliance frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, and audit practices.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex processes, identify risks, and recommend practical solutions.
• Experience conducting audits, control testing, root cause analysis, and remediation tracking within a corporate or shared services environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple functions, regions, and leadership levels.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Advance English

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.