Portuguese Payroll

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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. - Care About Our Work – We understand that what we do impacts millions, and we have a responsibility to get it right.

Benefits

At Strada, we support your whole self—offering a range of benefits for your health, wellbeing, finances, and future. These include health coverage, wellbeing programs, paid leave (vacation, sick, parental), retirement plans, learning opportunities, and more.

All offers are contingent on successful completion of background c