Payroll Specialist

This important position reports to the Sr. Global Payroll Manager.

**You Will**:

- Help with international payroll processing for Costa Rica and implementation of other international expansions as needed
- Cross train with the US payroll processing team to provide backup (related to US off-cycle pay runs, processing terminations, and timesheets), when required
- Review new hires, master file changes from Workday, and reconcile payroll files from international vendor
- Manage workflow to ensure all payroll related transactions are processed timely and accurately
- Assist with GL creations in Costa Rica with supporting documentation for each payroll for the accounting team
- Process employment income verifications
- Monitor and respond to payroll queries/tickets raised by employees in a timely manner
- Work closely with PeopleOps, Benefits, Compensation, Stock and Accounting teams to document payroll changes and processes
- Contribute to the development and routine updates of documentation to ensure standard operating procedures are current
- Keep apprised of federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations in order to ensure company compliance
- Act as a point of contact for employees on a variety of employment and People-related inquiries and liaison between the Compensation, Benefits, Payroll, Office, and IT teams
- Other responsibilities include but are not limited to participation in special projects and ad hoc analyses as assigned

**You Have**:

- University degree or equivalent work experience
- 4+ years of direct payroll experience processing multi-state payroll including international regions
- Experience with international payroll and a working knowledge of international payroll-related requirements and regulations (Costa Rica and U.S.)
- Experience with Smartsheet and Workday Payroll a plus
- Familiarity with Cloudpay, OneSource Virtual, Fidelity or other Payroll and HR equivalent systems
- Solid understanding of local, state, and federal payroll and tax laws
- Effective interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with individuals inside and outside Smartsheet in a way consistent with our values and commitment to service
- Direct, approachable, and clear written and verbal communicator to include proficiency in English language
- Strong attention to detail with high level of accuracy
- Ability to work independently, manage shifting priorities, demonstrate good personal judgment, and effectively handle tasks under pressure
- Flexibility in handling workload fluctuations and multiple requests
- Acute understanding of confidentiality and access to sensitive information
- Advanced level of proficiency using Microsoft Office and Google for Work

**Perks & Benefits**:

- Fully paid Health & Life insurance for full-time employees and family members
- Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) for eligible roles
- Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
- Asociacion Solidarista with employee and employer contributions as well as potential alliances with entities such as universities, gyms, etc.
- 12 days paid Vacation + Flexible Time Away Program
- 20 weeks fully paid Maternity Leave
- 12 weeks fully paid Paternity/Adoption Leave
- Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
- Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses
- Company Funded Perks including a counseling membership and your own personal Smartsheet account
- Teleworking options from any registered location in Costa Rica (role specific)

**Get to Know Us**:
**Equal Opportunity Employer**:
Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, Australia, Japan, Costa Rica, and Germany. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

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