Payroll Specialist (For contingent workers)

Ensure accurate and compliant payroll payments towards employees and third parties (e.g. social security) by- managing the payroll for multiple non CS entities;- running the payroll reports, coordinating & checking the payroll with external vendors;- preparing payments and accounting journals timely & accurately;- maintain relationships with external payroll vendors as well as internal stakeholders. Strong Spanish payroll background required.

Key Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the maintenance and preparation of payrolls. The data entry is done by the HR team and employees in the various countries
• Be responsible for data validation and resolving discrepancies within tight deadlines
• Manage relationships with various stakeholders and global payroll providers with focus on the accuracy and timely receipt of payroll reports
• Coordinate payroll approvals in Blackline & funding instructions with the Finance team
• Ensure payroll payments uploaded and released from banking platforms
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations, journal and accrual reports
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations, company policies, and Sox requirements
• Attend to payroll specific queries from employees
• Reply to tax notices, wage orders, unemployment claims, government correspondences, and verification of employments for international entities
• Stay up to date with local payroll regulations
• Support Finance teams with month-end close and reporting activities
• Support various internal and external audits
• Provide payroll feedback and data when required to support ongoing HR projects

Requirements Of Special Knowledge/skills

• Knowledge of local law
• Fluent in English, Spanish + 1 language needed for scope of work
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders such as other HR functions, employees, and local payroll providers;
• Experience with HR technologies (Workday, SAP, Peoplesoft);
• Excellent communication skills in English and one more language;
• Ability to work effectively as an individual and as a team member;
• Ability to manage fast paced environment;
• Ability to take ownership of payroll processes;
• Problem solving mindset & positive attitude;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask;
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail