Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities:

· Process Propelis’ payroll in LATAM and act as a backup for North America’s payroll coordinator.

 · Process full cycle monthly and semi-monthly payrolls for 600+ employees in the Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Peru utilizing UKG, ADP Celergo and Global View systems within Managed payroll model.

· Liaise with the 3rd party payroll providers in the region, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.

· Ensure prompt and accurate tax filing and payments as well as pension and other contributions to various agencies.

· Maintain tax and reporting compliance of the LATAM’s payroll function.

· Assist the Payroll Manager with the Year End activities ensuring accuracy of tax forms.

· Develop comprehensive SOPs for all payroll-related processes for the region.

· Liaise with Finance Department on timely payment of all payrolls and government and other remittances. 

· Collaborate with various stakeholders on benefit & reward changes as well as any other changes affecting employees’ pay.

· As an integral part of the Global Payroll Team, work collaboratively with EMEA and APAC team members for cross-regional training to enable global payroll support.

· Support Payroll Manager with the ongoing process improvement efforts of the organization by playing an integral role in global payroll integration projects in multiple countries.

Skills And Abilities 

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills, relationship building capabilities.

· Bilingual (Spanish & English).

· Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.

· Previous relevant working experience (5-7 years) in handling end-to-end payroll processes for LATAM region is essential.

· Proficiency in using ADP Celergo and ADP Global View payroll systems.

· Strong attention to details- ability to review and audit payroll data with high accuracy to ensure error- free processing

· Experience in a fast-paced HR/Payroll environment.

· Team Player both locally and internationally.

· Prior experience in HR operations and knowledge of best practices.

· Familiarity with current employment rules and regulations.

· Hands on experience with HR software (HRIS)

· Role model for Propelis’ values and behaviors.

Advantageous 

· Good understanding of full cycle hiring process. 

· Experience with benefits and pensions administration. 

· NPI, PayrollOrg or similar payroll association’s certifications. 

· Have an experience in and good understanding of the payroll aspect of restructuring, mergers & acquisitions, new global and local programs implementation, etc.