Back to SearchWe are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal for ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations across various regions, with a primary focus on Brazil. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach and a deep understanding of payroll processes and regulations to effectively manage and streamline payroll functions.
Responsibilities
- Support payroll processing tasks performed by the payroll vendor, including generating and providing updates
- Ensure accurate calculation and timely payment of Brazil employer taxes and obligations
- Prepare necessary documentation for both voluntary and involuntary terminations
- Compile and submit periodic reports including monthly, quarterly, and annual submissions to management, local authorities, and other relevant parties
- Address and resolve payroll-related inquiries from employees and stakeholders professionally, or escalate as needed
- Maintain effective relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operational flow
- Monitor and update payroll records and systems to reflect current employee data and changes
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll processes
- Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations regarding payroll and employment
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll management
- Extensive experience in HR & Payroll operations within Brazil, either directly or through a payroll vendor
- Profound knowledge of payroll taxation and compliance issues
- Native proficiency in Portuguese and at least a B1+ level in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage and resolve a queue of support tickets from employees and stakeholders
- Experience in liaising with authorities and government entities
- Willingness to learn payroll processes and regulations applicable to other LATAM countries
- Proficiency in data analysis using Microsoft Office Suite
- Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering results
- Capability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Organized, participative, and able to work collaboratively within a team
- Open to technical and process improvements
Nice to have
- Experience in a multinational corporation
- Knowledge of taxes, social security, profit-sharing, Electronic Payroll, Finance/Accounting, and Pmovel
- Familiarity with HRIS (Human Resource Information System) platforms and tools
Benefits
- International projects with top brands
- Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
- Healthcare benefits
- Employee financial programs
- Paid time off and sick leave
- Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
- Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
- Global career opportunities
- Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
- EPAM Employee Groups
- Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn