HR Specialist Payroll managing monthly payroll using SAP HCM at a leading stainless steel manufacturer. Handling employee inquiries and related processes throughout their employment.
About the role
- Payroll Team Leader managing accurate payroll processes in Brazil, Chile, Argentina, and Mexico. Ensuring compliance and efficiency while driving continuous improvement across payroll operations.
Responsibilities
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for BR, MX, CL and AR employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with federal, state/provincial, and local regulations.
- Manage payroll schedules, reconciliations, and reporting cycles in alignment with company policies and statutory requirements.
- Partner with Finance, HR, and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll integration and data integrity.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation, tax laws, and regulatory changes in both countries.
- Ensure compliance with all payroll-related audits, filings, and remittances.
- Lead internal controls and risk mitigation strategies related to payroll and tax compliance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team of 2 individuals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Set clear performance goals and provide regular feedback and coaching to team members.
- Promote cross-training and knowledge sharing to build team resilience and adaptability.
- Identify and implement process enhancements to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency, and employee experience.
- Leverage technology and automation to streamline payroll operations and reporting.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to ensure operational excellence.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries and escalations.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support business initiatives, workforce changes, and compliance requirements.
- Provide strategic insights and reporting to senior leadership on payroll trends, risks, and opportunities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field; Professional payroll qualifications preferred.
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive payroll experience, with at least 3 years in a team lead role.
- Proven expertise in payroll processing and tax compliance for the relevant countries.
- Strong understanding of payroll systems and HRIS integrations.
- Advanced proficiency in payroll processing and reporting. Experience with Brazil’s Senior system and ADP applications in the other countries would be beneficial.
- Oracle HCM Cloud – experience with payroll data management, integrations, and reporting.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Employee development programs
- Work-life balance initiatives
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