Payroll Specialist (Alajuela, Costa Rica)

at  Smith Nephew

“ Thank you for considering employment with Smith and Nephew. This job opportunity is not currently available for hiring; however, this requisition was established for candidates to express interest in the above position, with a view to progress formally once we are in a position to do so”
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Are you ready to take the next step in your career? The Payroll Specialist works as part of a team that is responsible for the timely and accurate accumulation of payroll data. This will be accomplished by the complete end-to-end processing of the payrolls allocated to the Payroll Specialist of various countries within Smith+Nephew in the region. Crucial responsibilities include data entry and system updates in both Workday and local payroll systems, implementing interfaces between Workday and local payroll where these exist, as well as performing outbound vendor interfaces.
This position is a P1 level

What will you be doing?

• Entry and review of the weekly, bi-weekly or monthly payroll time data as required, employee maintenance, tax information, direct deposit, new hire, terminated and any other current employee processing.
• Coordinate with Human Resource Department personnel on the timely and accurate updating of employee masterfile changes in Workday.
• Lead interfaces and reports between Workday HR and local payroll systems.
• Audit payroll data entry and employee status changes to ensure accuracy prior to payroll execution.
• Ensure timely and accurate administration of employee garnishments, insurances and taxes, ensuring proper withholding and remittance to appropriate agencies and authorities.
• Work as a member of cross-GBS, cross-functional team on projects related to system upgrades for Workday, local Payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
• Handles employee’s cases through Service Now to provide accurate resolution in agreement with the established SLAs.
• Implement and audit payroll outbound interfaces to be sent to third party vendors.
• Lead or participate in Continuous improvement and Data Analytics initiatives
• Complete tests in Workday and payroll test databases as they relate to outbound/inbound interfaces.

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Associate degree in Payroll, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
• Experience: Around 1 year of experience in payroll process for Costa Rica (required).
• Experience in weekly payroll.
• Prior experience with having a role in new systems implementation, including the testing phase would be an advantage.
• Experience with Workday preferred.
• Languages: Fluent in English.
• Additional language skills would be an advantage.
• Competencies: Able to explain pay slips to employees in terms of taxation, social contributions and other pay items.
• Knowledge: Desirable Softland experience.
• Ability to work well within a small team environment.
• Displays a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to respect, protect and maintain highly confidential information.
• Able to work independently, or with little supervision.
• Can work with pace and pressure to meet tight deadlines.

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Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your future: stock purchase program, referral bonus, subsidy in transport and food, recognition program.
• Work/Life Balance: Extra days off, birthday off, voluntary hours.
• Your Wellbeing: company doctor, medical insurance, gym, health campaigns, employee assistance program, parental leave.
• Flexibility: Hybrid work model (for more professional roles), flexible schedules.
• Training: Training program, unlimited learning.
• Extra perks: employees association, and more…

• Entry and review of the weekly, bi-weekly or monthly payroll time data as required, employee maintenance, tax information, direct deposit, new hire, terminated and any other current employee processing.
• Coordinate with Human Resource Department personnel on the timely and accurate updating of employee masterfile changes in Workday.
• Lead interfaces and reports between Workday HR and local payroll systems.
• Audit payroll data entry and employee status changes to ensure accuracy prior to payroll execution.
• Ensure timely and accurate administration of employee garnishments, insurances and taxes, ensuring proper withholding and remittance to appropriate agencies and authorities.
• Work as a member of cross-GBS, cross-functional team on projects related to system upgrades for Workday, local Payroll and Time & Attendance systems.
• Handles employee’s cases through Service Now to provide accurate resolution in agreement with the established SLAs.
• Implement and audit payroll outbound interfaces to be sent to third party vendors.
• Lead or participate in Continuous improvement and Data Analytics initiatives
• Complete tests in Workday and payroll test databases as they relate to outbound/inbound interfaces