Payroll Analyst - LATAM

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Performs a variety of accounting functions in preparation, distribution and reporting of payroll ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations across multiple countries in the LATAM region.
• Balances bi-weekly and/or semi-monthly payroll ledger, research exception items and takes corrective action.
• Prepares monthly/quarterly payroll tax reporting and researches and resolves payroll/tax reporting issues.
• Assists with preparation of payroll tax reporting and researches and resolves payroll/tax reporting issues.
• Works closely with technical departments to implement process improvements, test system changes and lead special projects within the payroll department.
• Serves as liaison to employees and payroll associates to ensure payroll processing accurately reflects company-specific pay policies.
• Audits employee pay records and reconciles totals by department, location, country, etc.
• Interprets pay policies, e.g., vacation, LOA, disability, workers compensation, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etc. and ensures appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and applied to various accounts correctly.
• Documents payroll processes and procedures; may train payroll department staff.
• Produces various scheduled/ad hoc analyses and reports as needed.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, human resources or business administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Broad knowledge of payroll principles, practices, processes and procedures
• Knowledge of laws and regulations that affect payroll
• Knowledgeable in the use and administration of payroll systems e.g., oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish
• Excellent analytical, organizational, decision-making, problem-solving, team-building and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments concurrently
• Ability to work under pressure of deadlines

JOB LEVEL DESCRIPTION
Developing level role. Moderate skills with high level of proficiency. Performs various payroll analyses. Issues are predominantly routine but analyst must be able to deviate from standard procedures as needed. Assists with resolving payroll-related issues within the department. May coach and share information with Payroll Associates with less experience and/or expertise. Works under general supervision with latitude for independent judgment. May consult with senior peers and management to learn through experience.