Payroll Specialist

Overview

Syensqo is all about chemistry. We’re not just referring to chemical reactions here, but also to the magic that occurs when the brightest minds get to work together. This is where our true strength lies. In you. In your future colleagues and in all your differences. And of course, in your ideas to improve lives while preserving our planet’s beauty for the generations to come.

Who we are looking for: Our team of eight is part of the Payroll and Benefits department, dedicated to supporting our employees with accuracy, agility, and precision. We value a collaborative and human-centered approach in everything we do.

Your mission: As a Payroll Specialist, you will be responsible for executing payroll processes, with a focus on monthly routines, terminations, social charges (e-Social), payments, and accounting reconciliations. Additionally, you will play an active role in projects aimed at enhancing the payroll system (SAP/SuccessFactors). Your technical expertise will be essential to provide operational support in Brazil, as well as to contribute to the continuous improvement of processes, fostering a positive experience for our managers and employees.

Your main responsibilities

• Managing all payroll processes, ensuring deadlines are met and legal requirements are fulfilled;
• Acting as the main point of contact for interfaces with government systems and agencies (e-Social, Caixa Econômica Federal), ensuring accurate data transmission and receipt for our employees;
• Calculating, verifying, paying, and reconciling amounts related to monthly payroll, terminations, and vacations;
• Supporting managers and employees with information and guidance on matters within your scope of responsibility;
• Identifying opportunities for operational improvement to increase efficiency and ensure accuracy in deliverables.

What you can expect from us

• Learning and growth opportunities.

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Accounting, or Economics.
• Relevant experience in Brazilian payroll in medium or large companies.

Skills

• Proficiency in HR and payroll tools (SAP HR, SuccessFactors, ADP Global View);
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft and Google tools;
• Knowledge of Brazilian labor and tax legislation.

Behaviors

• Effective communication and autonomy: Ability to manage workload with a focus on deadlines and independent execution;
• Team collaboration: Ability to integrate and work synergistically with cross-functional teams.
• Organized and analytical profile;
• Advance English required (mandatory); Spanish is a plus.

You will receive

• Competitive salary and benefits package;
• 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parental leave, according to local regulations;
• Training platform available to all employees;
• Free wellness sessions (physical and psychological).

Additional information

• We offer a permanent contract with a hybrid work model, at our office in Curitiba/PR or São Paulo/SP;
• Well-being prioritized: We promote work-life balance, offer flexible arrangements for part-time or hybrid work (depending on the role), and provide an employee assistance program with access to physical and psychological support.

About Us

• This position requires a certain level of integrity, confidentiality, loyalty and trustworthiness as you will have access to Syensqo's most sensitive information or systems in the context of your mission. Please note that the selected person for this position will be required to undergo and meet company standards for vetting verifications and reference checks.
• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live, work, travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911, we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers, with a diverse, global team of more than 13,000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries, smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo, we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us, regardless of background, age, gender, national origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Training, Human Resources, and Administrative

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing

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