HR Operations Payroll Specialist

**How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?**:
We are a leading multinational natural gas company committed to providing Natural Gas and Hydrogen worldwide. With a strong presence in LATAM, we are expanding our operations and seeking a skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team and oversee payroll operations specifically for our LATAM workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our growth and ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing for our employees in LATAM. As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a vital role in managing and optimizing our LATAM payroll operations and implementation project. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll, adherence to local labor laws and regulations, and seamless coordination with internal stakeholders, plus guiding and advising the team as a key focal point of expertise and knowledge while focusing on improving the processes. This position requires in-depth knowledge of Brazil payroll processes, strong analytical capabilities, customer-service orientation and excellent communication skills.
**Required Qualifications And Competencies**
- Manage end-to-end payroll operations for our Brazil employees, including data entry, calculations, and payroll processing in compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll processing, including wage calculations, bonuses, commissions, and deductions, while adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Proven ability to assist the local team and HR local with the successful go-live of payroll systems, including standardizing processes, documenting procedures, and serving as the primary point of contact (POC) for payroll within the country.
- Demonstrated an extensive expertise in payroll management, showcasing a solid background and comprehensive knowledge in the field.
- Provide local payroll input to configure MyHR based on local requirements.
- Stay updated on changes in Brazil labor laws, tax regulations, social security contributions, and other payroll-related legislation to ensure compliance and implement necessary updates in payroll processes.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and the BSC departments to ensure accurate employee data, smooth integration of systems, and effective resolution of payroll-related issues.
- Eventually Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, tax withholdings, and deductions, providing exceptional customer service and resolving concerns promptly.
- Conduct regular audits and quality checks to ensure data integrity, promptly identifying and rectifying discrepancies or errors.
- Generate payroll reports, including tax reports, benefits reports, and other relevant analytics, to support management decision-making and regulatory compliance.
- Participate in implementing payroll system enhancements and process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in payroll operations.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and security of payroll data, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and internal policies.
- Be a key focal point of payroll expertise and knowledge for the whole team.
- Actively propose, work and lead projects of continuous improvement to ensure a healthy payroll operation operation.

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**Language Requirements**
- Advanced Portuguese language is required.
- Intermediate English is required

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