Payroll Specialist

hace 3 semanas


San José, San José, Costa Rica Smith+Nephew A tiempo completo
Payroll Specialist Job Description

At Smith+Nephew, we are seeking a highly skilled Payroll Specialist to join our team. As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of payroll data for various countries within our region.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Entry and review of payroll time data, employee maintenance, tax information, direct deposit, new hire, terminated, and other current employee processing.
  • Coordinate with Human Resource Department personnel on the timely and accurate updating of employee masterfile changes in Workday.
  • Manage interfaces and reports between Workday HR and local payroll systems.
  • Able to explain pay slips to employees in terms of taxation, social contributions, and other pay items.
  • Audit payroll data entry and employee status changes to ensure accuracy prior to payroll execution.
  • Participate in internal and external trainings to stay up-to-date with the latest legal changes within the countries in scope.
  • Ensure timely and accurate administration of employee garnishments, insurances, and taxes, ensuring proper withholding and remittance to relevant agencies and authorities.
  • Work as a member of a cross-functional team on projects related to system upgrades for Workday, local Payroll, and Time & Attendance systems.
  • Handle employee cases through Service Now to provide accurate resolution in accordance with established SLAs.
  • Execute and audit payroll outbound interfaces to be sent to third-party vendors.
  • Write and run reports as required.
  • Lead or participate in Continuous Improvement and Data Analytics initiatives.
  • Execute tests in Workday and payroll test databases as they relate to outbound/inbound interfaces.
Requirements:
  • Associate's Degree in Payroll or Business-related field or equivalent payroll department experience.
  • Minimum 2-5 years of related regional payroll experience at a company processing 500+ employees.
  • Prior experience with new systems implementation, including the testing phase, would be an advantage.
  • Experience with Workday preferred.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and working knowledge of Microsoft Access.
  • Prior SAP experience preferred with a solid understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Effective communication skills and ability to learn quickly.
What We Offer:
  • Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity-Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating, and Thriving on Diversity.
  • Your Future: Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day.
  • Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Association, Parental Leave.
  • Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles).
  • Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship.

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