Payroll Specialist - US Payroll

Our client is a multinational european industry

Responsibilities:

• Processes payroll for the United States employees, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
• Reviews and validates payroll inputs including hires, terminations, compensation changes, bonuses, and deductions
• Audits payroll data and resolve discrepancies prior to payroll finalization
• Supports payroll compliance with applicable laws, tax regulations, and company policies
• Maintains payroll records, documentation, and audit trails
• Executes HR shared services transactions including hires, terminations, transfers, and employee data changes
• Ensures data accuracy across HRIS, payroll, and related systems
• Responds to employee and manager inquiries related to payroll, HR processes, and policies
• Partners with HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to ensure accurate employee lifecycle processing
• Supports reconciliations including payroll, benefits, and general ledger alignment
• Assists with year-end processes such as tax reporting and annual compensation cycles
• Coordinates with vendors and systems to ensure smooth payroll and HR operations
• Identifies and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Ensures compliance with internal controls, audits, and documentation standards
• Provides reporting and insights on payroll and HR operations metrics

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Previous experience with payroll, HR operations, or shared services
• Knowledge of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements for the United States
• Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP Total Source or similar)
• Experience working with payroll systems and vendors
• Strong knowledge of payroll regulations, tax requirements, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions for the United States
• Proficiency in English and Portuguese
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information
• Position based in São Paulo (SP)