Payroll & Benefits Specialist

San José, San José Province, Costa Rica

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalent experience, along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant payroll experience in a diverse, complex operation; global payroll experience is considered an asset. A payroll certification or equivalent experience is required, as is excellent knowledge of payroll systems, particularly UKG or similar in-house systems. Strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, accuracy, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and proficiency in Excel (VLOOKUPs & Pivot Tables) are essential. The ability to multitask and maintain organization in a fast-paced environment, coupled with strong numeracy skills and a passion for numerical data and complex calculations, is also necessary. Proficiency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

The Global Payroll & Benefits Specialist will manage end-to-end payroll processing for salaried employees globally, including assisting with the year-end payroll process across all regions. This role involves supporting reconciliation processes, resolving payroll discrepancies, and ensuring smooth onboarding, offboarding, and changes within payroll, retirement, and benefit systems. Responsibilities include updating payroll records with changes to exemptions, benefit coverage, savings deductions, job titles, and department transfers, as well as responding to employee inquiries regarding payroll procedures and benefits. The specialist will also assist with general ledger reconciliations and vacation accruals, while staying updated on global tax and regulatory changes. Additionally, the role entails supporting global payroll and benefits changes and contributing to special projects.

Skills

Global payroll

Benefits administration

Year-end payroll

Payroll reconciliation

Onboarding

Offboarding

Payroll systems

Retirement benefits

Employee queries

North America benefits

Payroll compliance

Cross-cultural coordination

Varicent

SaaS solutions for revenue growth management

About Varicent

Varicent provides software solutions that help businesses improve their revenue growth. Their products allow companies to create effective territory and quota plans, streamline their revenue operations, and design incentive programs that motivate sales teams. Varicent's software works by offering tools that enable users to analyze data and make informed decisions about their sales strategies. What sets Varicent apart from its competitors is its focus on the specific needs of revenue leaders, ensuring that their solutions are tailored to help clients achieve their growth goals. The main aim of Varicent is to empower businesses to optimize their sales performance and revenue management processes through data-driven insights.

Toronto, CanadaHeadquarters

2003Year Founded

$34MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

501-1,000Employees