Payroll Officer

at  HM

Company Description
At H&M, our purpose is to liberate fashion for the many. We want to shape a new world in Fashion. A world with one ultimate goal: to unleash your self-expression. As an H&M colleague, you’re encouraged to be yourself & more. You’ll take on new responsibilities from day one, learn skills for life, and find new ways to make your big dreams come true.
Our company is committed to fostering a culture of inclusion and belonging, and we actively seek colleagues who share our commitment.
Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Payroll Officer for Colombia in the Controlling function, you are responsible for payroll accounting and for general payroll administration. You ensure all colleagues are paid in accordance with local laws and regulations and the established processing guidelines of the company. You ensure compliance with all country payroll regulations, overseeing and maintaining the company’s Payroll Platform/external Service providers, tax, and statistical reporting compliance for federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
This role reports into our Payroll Lead for Colombia and is based out of the Bogotá Support Office.

Working at H&M means no two days are ever the same, but a typical day will include the following responsibilities*

• Review all new hires in the Payroll System to ensure accuracy and process any necessary corrections
• Review and secure external providers invoicing (if needed)
• Maintain master data and employee files (electronic or paper)
• Process employee payroll changes, additional earnings such as overtime, shift allowances, salary changes (increases/decreases) and calculation of back pay (when applicable)
• Verify payroll hours from the Time & Attendance system to ensure colleagues are being paid correctly
• Process payroll reporting to meet internal and statutory obligations
• Follow up on employees´ sick and vacation time and termination calculation in an accurate and reliable form
• Ensure compliance with established controls by process
• Control and ensure payment of third-party payroll (AFC, Voluntary Contributions, Garnishments, etc.)
• Ensure all month end reporting completed and reported to all necessary parties
• Administration of the area’s mailbox for internal and external requests
• Assist in projects directed by the Payroll Lead
• Close collaboration with the Payroll Lead to secure area processes
• Supports communication with colleagues on changes in salary, benefits or payroll process
• May perform other activities related to the positio