People Services Specialist

About Liferay

Liferay is a uniquely profitable B2B enterprise software company with 1,000+ fiery-eyed employees all across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. As a renowned provider of enterprise open source technologies, we have been recognized by Gartner for empowering businesses around the world to solve complex digital challenges. Liferay's all-in-one platform unites Liferay DXP with our cloud platform capabilities, built-in analytics, and commerce functionality, reducing time to market and accelerating innovation. Our customer roster includes global companies such as Airbus, US Bank, Honda, and Desjardins.

But we don't just make awesome software, we are also fueled by a greater-than-profit vision. By building a vibrant business, making technology useful, and investing in communities, we make it possible for people to reach their full potential to serve others. This commitment extends beyond our product; Liferay donates 10% of our profits to charities around the world. Oh, we're also self-funded which gives us the freedom to work on whatever we think brings the most value to customers and communities in the long run

About You and this Role

As a People Services Specialist, you will collaborate with the People Services leadership team to design, implement, and optimize programs that enhance the employee experience and drive organizational success. You will utilize your strong understanding of payroll processes, excellent attention to detail, commitment to accuracy, strong interpersonal abilities and teamwork on a daily basis to ensure our employees are paid on time and in compliance with all regulations.

Fluency in English is a mandatory requirement for this position, as you will be communicating with internal and external stakeholders in English. This role reports to the People Services Lead based in Recife and will work with the Regional Latin America teams.

Key Objectives

• Prepare, process and audit payroll information, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and meeting deadlines;
• Ensure compliance with legal obligations (eSocial, CAGED, SEFIP, DIRF, RAIS, DCTFWeb, FGTS, INSS, IRRF etc.);Manage, calculate and process vacation, 13 salary, termination, bonus, benefits, overtime, etc.;
• Prepare and review contracts, amendments, collective agreements;
• Maintain and update employee records in the HR systems;
• Use analytical skills in payroll to help drive better decisions for the business;
• Assist employees or managers with questions about payroll policies, pay, or other related payroll matters;
• Maintain payroll-related files and records and stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations to ensure full compliance;
• Responsible for payroll audit and support in case of labor inspections;
• Support, review and create People policies & processes when necessary;
• Handle medium complex queries;
• Contribute to People projects as required regionally and globally;
• Mentor & guide Associate People Operations Specialist.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Finance, Human Resources);
• Availability to work in office-based model in Recife;
• Strong experience in personal department;
• Advanced knowledge of labor and social security laws, Esocial and related obligations;
• Experience with ERP payroll systems;
• Fluency in English is mandatory (communication with global teams and leaders on a daily basis);
• Excellent work ethic and grounding of discretion and confidentiality;
• Softskills: organized, disciplined, teamwork, detail-oriented, autonomous, proactive and curious.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Spanish.

What We Offer

• Salary package w/ competitive benefits according to qualifications and experience
  
  Opportunities to take responsibility, grow professionally, and Stay Nerdy
• A positive and collaborative work culture
• Working at a leading open-source company

Equal Opportunities Employer - Statement

Liferay is committed to the equal treatment of all candidates, customers and employees and to fostering a culture of dignity at work. Our operating procedure provides for equal opportunities in recruitment and employment with the aim to eliminate discrimination against any job applicant or employee on the basis of race, age, sexual orientation, gender, religion or beliefs, marital or civil partnerships status, family or dependency status, disability, pregnancy and maternity or membership of a traveling community.