Global Payroll Operations Specialist

hace 5 días


San José, San José, Costa Rica Lonza A tiempo completo

Costa Rica, San Jose offers a unique opportunity for individuals with a passion for payroll management and a drive to excel in a dynamic environment.

Lonza, a global leader in life sciences, operates across three continents. Our success is built on the collective efforts of talented individuals who collaborate to devise innovative solutions that benefit businesses and ultimately people worldwide.

The Payroll Specialist role at Lonza will provide support to our Payroll team in our Shared Service Center in Costa Rica. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing transactional and administrative support for employees, managers, and HR partners.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Compiling and analyzing payroll data and reports to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
  • Directing data collection for payroll audit or other data requests as needed.
  • Participating in special projects and other strategic initiatives (i.e., acquisitions, divestitures, and demographic changes in employee base).
  • Overall responsibility for all activities and processes required to produce payroll(s), including bonus payments and off-cycle payments as needed.
  • Ensuring the accurate and timely payment of employee compensation.
  • Interfaces with finance/treasury/tax to direct funding as well as tracking and reconciling credits, debits, and all adjustments.
  • Conducts own work planning and prioritization to create Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and optimize performance, working to define standards and best-practice approaches for Payroll processes.
  • Drives effective and efficient payroll processes by building and maintaining compliance with payroll governance SOPs, ensuring compliance with internal controls.
  • Manages vendor operations to ensure they achieve their responsibilities.
  • Identify and resolve operational issues, and control vendor accountability.
Requirements:

The ideal candidate should possess advanced English language skills (spoken and written). A Bachelor's degree in progress in Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field is preferred. At least one year of working experience in Payroll for the United States (US tax knowledge is a plus).

The selected individual will have working experience with Time and Attendance Systems (Workday and Kronos will be desired) and advanced Excel knowledge. This role also requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a global team.

About Us

Lonza is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We strive to create a workplace culture that values fairness, respect, and open communication. Join us in our mission to make a meaningful difference in people's lives worldwide.

Salary range: $45,000 - $60,000 per annum, based on qualifications and experience.



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