Payroll Lead - Argentina | Remote
As a Payroll Lead, you will be responsible for providing seamless payroll operations across multiple regions. Your expertise will be instrumental in managing end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance with local legislation, and integrating efforts across various HR disciplines. You will also be responsible for the correct recording and projection of payroll cost within the company. By acting as a key advisor and leader, you will shape the development of new policies and drive successful payroll outcomes.
The Impact You'll Make:
Payroll Management:
- Manage relationships with external payroll vendors to ensure accurate payroll processing. Challenge vendors to meet high standards, address issues promptly, and ensure contract compliance.
- Manage legally required processes in close collaboration with authorities (e.g. tax authority, Social Security, among others)
- Manage payroll tax implications in each location (supplementary tax payments and reimbursements)
- Provide day-to-day assistance to employee inquiries and provide education and support, as needed.
Cost controls and projections:
- Maintain payroll files and records accurately.
- Partner with the Finance team to create and post month end journals, month end balance sheet reconciliation analysis and all payroll accounting. This involves generating a recurring, detailed end-of-month cost report for accounting records, incorporating all relevant concepts and distinguishing between direct and indirect costs as applicable. Each location will have different considerations such as health insurance, severances, etc.
- Compile a detailed payroll variation analysis report including cost variations for both month-end and payroll projection figures.
- Ensure accurate payroll cost projections by meticulously factoring in provisions for various variables across all locations, including company costs, bonuses, extra payments, vacations, severance packages, among others.
- Develop a monthly pre-closure payroll cost report for each location to provide finance with detailed information for them to issue intercompany invoices.
Business analysis:
- Prepare regular reports and presentations on cost trends, and variance analysis for senior management review.
- Conduct ad hoc payroll related analysis to support decision-making and evaluate the impact of operational changes.
- Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate cost projections and insights into operational drivers.
- Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements
What You'll Bring To Us:
- At least 5 years of experience in autonomously running payroll processes in an international environment. Specific experience in Argentina and Colombia is a distinct advantage.
- Experience in Payroll projects (e.g.change payroll provider, set up new policies, implementing new software time registration)
- Strong focus on maintaining precise and accurate information through careful review of data, reports, and documentation, with an emphasis on close attention to detail and accuracy.
- BA/BS in a business-related field such as Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education & experience.
- Strong analytical skills with proficiency in MS Excel and/or Google Sheets, data analysis tools.
- Knowledge of cost accounting principles and financial modeling techniques.
- Ability to communicate effectively and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
- Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and problem-solving.
- Fluency in English and Spanish.
Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy working with us:
- The chance to join an organization with triple-digit growth that is changing the paradigm on how software products are built.
- The opportunity to form part of an amazing, multicultural community of tech experts.
- A highly competitive compensation package.
- A flexible and remote working environment.
- Medical insurance