Payroll Administrator

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Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to help with our growing global payroll processes. This role will own the Brazil payroll process but will be hands-on in many other aspects of our payroll operations through data collection, process streamlining, and entity creation. This is a great growth role for anyone wanting to expand their payroll career in a global setting.

Our ideal candidate is a hands-on self-starter who is analytical and methodical, with 4+ years of experience in payroll operations. We also value integrity, team spirit, and strong organizational skills.

This role is fully remote and based in Brazil, however, this role will be dealing with payroll across geographies as we grow.

Responsibilities

• Process Brazil payroll for employees in the Deel platform. This will include the monthly regular cycle and all off-cycle payrolls as needed for new hires/terminations.
• Manage workflow to ensure incoming and outgoing payroll data is processed timely and accurately. Serve as the main point of contact for the Deel payroll team.
• Remittance of Brazilian employee payroll deposits and monthly FGTS/INSS payroll tax payments. 
• Ability to understand union agreement(s) and serve as a point of contact for employee and/or vendor questions in relation. 
• Knowledge of Brazil payroll tax compliance to ensure the accuracy of system settings and processed transactions. 
• Help to ensure payroll-related tax account registrations are completed as needed.
• Work closely with our internal accounting department to provide support on payroll-related questions or documentation as needed.
• Own data collection, entries, and accuracy across multiple systems that impact global payroll operations. 
• Assist employees with inquiries related to payroll matters.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end payroll processes and related tax reconciliations.
• Cross-functional collaboration with business partners (People/Benefits/Finance) for process improvements and efficiencies.
• Create and/or maintain payroll documentation as it relates to processing, operational procedures, compliance, and other payroll-related matters.
• Assist in ad-hoc duties when required (ie. audits, payroll backup for other entities, external payment operations, etc.)

• Minimum of 2-4 years of payroll processing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team members and other stakeholders.
• Exposure to a SOX-regulated environment is preferred but not required.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and proven to have excellent time management skills to deliver results in a fast-paced environment. Strong organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines across multiple tasks.
• Recent processing experience with Deel or other third-party payroll providers. Exposure to ADP Workforce Now, HiBob, Slack, Jira, and Jibble preferred. 
• Knowledge of Sao Paulo Union agreements and Brazilian labor laws; must be able to read agreements and relay relevant information to team(s) as needed. 
• Strong communication skills, written/verbal, and the ability to interact with employees at all levels. Must be proficient in written and verbal English. Bilingual Portuguese preferred.
• Strong MS Excel skills required (VLOOKUP's, Pivot Tables, etc.)

• We are client first: We put our clients at the center of everything we do, because their success is the ultimate measure of our value.
• We work at Start-Up Speed: We move fast, stay agile and favor action because momentum is the foundation of perfection
• We are Al forward: We help our clients build the future of Al and implement it in our own roles and workflow to amplify productivity.

• Amazing work culture (Super collaborative & supportive work environment; 5 days a week)
• Awesome colleagues (Surround yourself with top talent from Meta, Google, LinkedIn etc. as well as people with deep startup experience)
• Competitive compensation
• Flexible working hours

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. Turing is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics. At Turing we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace  and celebrate authenticity, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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