Portuguese Payroll, Specialist

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Summary:

To contribute and support the team responsible for the execution of payroll activities and/or data management/customer services activities, ensuring that output is accurate and on time. Your responsibilities may be focused on payroll and/or customer services and you will be flexible supporting either as or when required

Main Responsibilities

• Independently process Payroll End to End to ensure they are delivered as per the agreed processing calendar(s) and to the agreed KPIs and/or independently perform Data Management or Customer Service activities as per the agreed calendar and KPIs
• Support Statutory and Year End Reporting to the agreed calendar(s) and to the agreed KPIs
• Use Payroll expertise to advise upon client queries/issues and ensure a strong understanding of country specific legislation and tasks
• Support and knowledge transfer Apprentices and/or Associates on Data Management or Customer Service activities
• Ensure Tickets and Calls are responded within SLA timescales and to a high standard
• Support System Maintenance Testing
• Liaise and transact with Third Parties
• SOC Controls completed on time and with the necessary evidences
• Support and contribute to root cause analysis to ensure details are accurate and that feasible preventative measures are suggested to limit any reoccurrence
• Conduct Knowledge Transfer sessions and ensure the audience has understood and can put into practice
• Maintenance of DWIs to ensure processes are up to date and reflective of the service
• All system issues/defects are reported correctly and tickets are logged with the necessary details and evidences so Application Services and/or Products can investigate
• Highlight to Service Manager any deviations from the standard scope of service
• Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information
• Time Recording to be completed accurately and on time
• STRADA Security Standards are adhered and followed
• Contribute to team meetings and raise any issues immediately to your Service Manager
• Ensure you are up to date with all Strada announcements and communications
• Build good relationships with all lines of businesses where appropriate
• Update internal stakeholders, when needed, in a timely and accurate way
• Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

Professional / Job Experience

• At least 3 years of experience managing the full Portuguese payroll cycle
• Solid understanding of Portuguese payroll regulations and processes
• HRIS knowledge: SAP HR
• Fluent in English; Spanish is a plus
• Strong knowledge of MS Office tools, especially Excel
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, global environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with a strong willingness to learn
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment as well as work independently while following established processes and procedures

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

At Strada, our values guide everything we do:

• Anticipate Customer Needs – We stay ahead of trends so our customers can grow and succeed.
• Own the Outcome – We take responsibility for delivering excellence and ensuring things get done right.
• Challenge Ourselves to Work Smarter – We move faster than the world around us to drive change and accomplish more.
• Empower Each Other to Solve Problems – We tackle challenges head on, ask tough questions, and collaborate to find the best solutions.