Senior Payroll Analyst

For 135+ years The Coca-Cola Company has grown to be the most recognizable brand in the world. Today we continue to innovate, learn, and grow with our consumers, customers, and most importantly with our employees.

We drive the growth culture in a networked organization where curious people thrive, deliver results and make a difference and deliver on our employee promise to thirst for more and to deliver simple employee-centric experiences and solutions. Today, we are excited to be adding a new Payroll Delivery Analyst in our team. In this role, you will be part of a regional team responsible for the execution of Global Payroll processes from pre-payroll inputs to delivery of payroll remuneration to associates.

**Position Overview**:
**This is a Fixed Term role (temporary for 8 months).**
The Senior Payroll Analyst will be part of a regional team responsible for the execution of Global Payroll processes from pre-payroll inputs to delivery of payroll remuneration to associates.

**Function Related Activities/Key Responsibilities**:

- Gather variable payroll earnings & deduct inputs (data stored and not stored in SAP HR) and update the data in ADP system in line with predetermined cut off dates). Incorporate off cycle changes into regular payroll such as bonus payments (annual incentives, spot awards), annual benefit selections, and mobility and equity calculations, including taxable benefits. Ensure all calculations associated with the inputs are based on local regulatory requirements
- Coordinate data gathering with Non-HR information providers
- Perform ad-hoc country specific requirements in relation to payroll delivery processes. Trigger appropriate governmental communication related to social security enrolment, leave of absence due to work related accidents, terminations, pension plan withdrawals, etc.
- Ensure timely and accurate payments to tax authorities
- Review and analyze ADP Streamline pre-commit reports (draft calculations) ensuring accuracy and completion of the monthly country-specific checklist. Act as main focal point and work with Payroll Vendor to ensure accurate payroll reports (operational, accounting, and statutory) in alignment with Company policies and legal rules. Document payroll controls according to Controls & Compliance requirements. Recommend final payroll approval in line with segregation of duty requirements.
- Ensure company bank funding prior to payments and perform bank file release in accordance with Treasury processes and segregation of duties standards.
- Drive effectiveness and efficiency by continuous review of pre payroll / payroll processes while ensuring that effective controls are maintained. This responsibility will involve developing, documenting, and refining desk procedures and then cross-training team members. Support Operating Excellence (OE) initiatives and projects (Local and Global)
- Preparation and agreement of payroll calendars with relevant stakeholders; inputting metrics data/internal scorecard criteria to monitor individual, team and ADP performance levels.
- Peer review the payroll input templates prepared by team colleagues to ensure segregation of duties, compliance with Payroll Vendors, and adequate evidence of review in line with Company controls. Approval of the same in the Payroll Vendors platform (if applicable)
- Ensure accurate termination process, providing support to Stakeholders (as main decision makers), as well as support to former employees.

**Requirements**:

- University/Bachelor’s Degree (Finance/CPA/HR professional)
- 3+ years of experience in Payroll: understand the process for pre-payroll, payroll delivery, and post-payroll (social security, tax, accounting, reporting) for LATAM countries

**Functional Skills**:

- Knowledge of payroll accounting (is preferable)
- English language - Intermediate/Advanced
- Workday, SAP, MS Excel & Power-Bi skills
- Customer satisfaction oriented.

**Our Purpose and Growth Culture**:
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors - curious, empowered, inclusive and agile - and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit Our Purpose and Vision to learn more about these behaviors and how you can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.