Latam HR Operations Payroll Analyst

It’s not just about your career or job titleIt’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

We are team of curious, passionate, process efficient, customer centric HR professionals We are driving a global HR operations transformation for Wabtec that will position the HR function to shift towards best in class for HR Service Delivery.

The Payroll Analyst will support payroll-related activities for employees in Brazil, ensuring compliance with local labor, tax, and social security regulations. This role requires practical knowledge of Brazilian payroll processes and attention to detail, while collaborating with internal teams and vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll execution.

The team collaborates closely with HR Business Partners to foster positive employee relations by implementing effective, efficient, and reliable HR strategies and practices that align with the Global HR Operation model, ensuring adherence to processes and policies while maintaining compliance with employment laws.

Additionally, the team works in partnership with other Centers of Expertise (such as Talent Acquisition, HRIS, HRDP, Compensation & Benefits, and Legal) to design and implement HR business processes.

How will you make a difference?

The LATAM HR Operations Payroll Analyst is part of the HR Shared Services Team. support payroll-related activities for employees in Brazil, ensuring compliance with local labor, tax, and social security regulations. The individual will work closely with the other members of the HR Ops team to ensure strong customer service to the business and to drive efficiency by leveraging established processes and guides to transact and answers HR inquiries.

What do we want to know about you?

- Bachelor’s degree in progress or completed in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, or related fields.
- 1-3 years of experience in payroll operations in Brazil.
- Basic understanding of Brazilian labor and social security legislation.
- Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, LG, TOTVS) is a plus.
- Intermediate proficiency in Excel; experience with HR systems (e.g., Workday, Oracle) is a plus.
- Intermediate English proficiency; Spanish is a plus.

Competencies:

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good organizational and time management skills.
- Clear and collaborative communication.
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Commitment to confidentiality and data protection
- Ability to have fun and maintain a sense of humor.

What will your typical day look like?

- Assist in the monthly payroll processing, including salary, vacation pay, 13th salary, bonuses, and termination payments.
- Review payroll inputs such as overtime, benefits, deductions, and variable compensation.
- Help prepare basic reports for HR and Finance teams.
- Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, with support from senior specialists when needed.
- Ensure compliance with legal obligations such as CLT, INSS, FGTS, and eSocial, under supervision.
- Collaborate with payroll vendors, monitoring deliverables and deadlines.
- Support internal and external audits by organizing payroll documentation and data.
- Contribute ideas for process improvements and simple automation initiatives.
- Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of employee data.

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Who are we?-
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

- Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us