Payroll Specialist

hace 3 meses


San José, Costa Rica Smith+Nephew A tiempo completo

Payroll Specialist (Coyol, Alajuela)

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

Are you interested in making a global impact? The Payroll Specialist works as part of a team that is responsible for the timely and accurate accumulation of payroll data. This will be accomplished by the complete end‐to‐end processing of the payrolls allocated to the Payroll Specialist of various countries within Smith+Nephew in the region. Essential responsibilities include; data entry and system updates in
both Workday and local payroll systems, executing interfaces between Workday and local payroll where these exist, as well as executing outbound vendor interfaces. The Payroll Specialist is capable of performing all payroll functions. The role is not limited to specific country payrolls within the Payroll Specialist region and assistance with payrolls outside of the specialist usual processing countries will be requested as and when the need arises.

For internal candidates only: P1

What will you be doing?

Entry and review of the weekly, bi‐weekly or monthly payroll time data as required, employee maintenance, tax information, direct deposit, new hire, terminated and any 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.

Participates in internal and external trainings to keep up to date with the most recent legal changes within the countries in scope.

Ensure timely and accurate administration of employee garnishments, insurances and taxes, ensuring proper withholding and remittance to appropriate agencies and authorities.

Work as a member of cross‐GBS, cross‐functional team on projects related to system upgrades for Workday, local Payroll and Time & Attendance systems.

Handles employee's cases through Service Now to provide accurate resolution in agreement with the established SLAs.

Execute and audit payroll outbound interfaces to be sent to third party vendors.

Writes and runs 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.

Participates in Continuous improvement and Data Analytics initiatives.

Search for answers, conduct complex investigations/analysis

What will you need to be successful?

Education: Associate’s Degree in Payroll or Business related field equivalent payroll department experience would be an advantage

Experience: Minimum 2 - 5 years of related regional payroll experience at a company processing 500+ employees.
Prior experience with having a role in 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, ability to learn quickly

Physical Demands: Ability to work in an office environment and operate a computer for extended periods of time. 

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity- Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Diversity, Learn more about on our website (

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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