Payroll & Benefits Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Costa Rica.

📋 Description

• Oversee payroll processing duties for employees in various countries, ensuring precision, adherence to regulations, and timely execution.

• Assist with payroll reconciliations, investigate any discrepancies, and resolve issues related to payroll.

• Facilitate employee onboarding, offboarding, and employment modifications within payroll, benefits, and retirement frameworks.

• Preserve payroll records, encompassing compensation updates, benefit selections, deductions, organizational changes, and employee data modifications.

• Address employee inquiries concerning payroll, benefits, and pay administration procedures.

• Aid in year-end payroll processes and compliance obligations across global regions.

• Support general ledger reconciliations, manage vacation accruals, and engage in payroll reporting tasks.

• Keep track of regulatory, tax, and legislative changes that could influence payroll and benefits administration.

⛳️ Requirements

• Experience in processing payroll for Canadian and U.S. employees within a multi-entity, multi-region, or intricate business setting.

• Payroll certification or comparable experience in payroll administration.

• Familiarity with payroll systems such as UKG, Workday, CloudPay, or similar platforms.

• Strong analytical abilities to investigate discrepancies and manage large amounts of payroll data.

• Advanced Excel proficiency, including functions such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs (or equivalent lookup and reporting functionalities).

• High attention to detail and the capability to handle confidential employee information appropriately.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health & Wellness — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, tailored to your local needs.

• Time Off — PTO and public holidays to rest, recharge, and focus on what matters most.

• Volunteer Days — Designated time to give back and support the communities that are important to you.

• Ignite Days — Special learning days to promote continuous growth, skill enhancement, and professional development.

• Financial — Compensation that reflects your market worth and your contributions.

• Tuition Assistance — Support for continuing education and professional growth investments.

• Flexibility — Work in an environment that suits you best — remote and hybrid options available in most regions.