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PwC Costa Rica

Our client, Duracell, a leading company in the Consumer Goods industry, is launching the operations of its Global Business Services in Costa Rica and is hiring for the following position:

Senior Payroll Specialist – USA & Canada

Main functions:

Oversee and process centralized payroll for associates across all fifty states and Canada, ensuring compliance with all applicable payroll regulations.
Ensure accurate and timely delivery of payrolls, including executives and retirees.
Manage payroll taxes, statutory deductions, and benefit plan entries (401k, Roth, 409A, etc.), ensuring compliance with tax laws.
Manage timecard collection, verification, and approval for manufacturing plants, troubleshooting and resolving issues as needed.
Serve as subject matter expert on ADP Workforce Now payroll configurations and partner with ADP and other vendors to resolve payroll issues.
Provide support for internal and external audit inquiries, focusing on payroll accuracy and documentation.
Complete payroll reporting requirements per state regulations, including quarterly and year-end processes.
Contribute to the design and implementation of strategies for payroll process improvement and operational efficiency.
Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timecard information, and provide training and guidance to HR colleagues and managers.
Manage and maintain records of Employee Recognition programs and special imputed income (e.g., wellness reimbursements).

Profile required:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
5–10 years of experience in centralized payroll processing, preferably with ADP Workforce Now.
In-depth knowledge of US and Canadian payroll laws, federal labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory benefits.
Experience with multi-state payroll; international experience preferred.
Strong proficiency in payroll systems (ADP Workforce Now, Celergo, Oracle HRIS).
Payroll certification (e.g., FPC, CPP) preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills.
Strong analytical and data gathering skills.
Experience managing vendor relationships and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Discretion and integrity in handling confidential employee information.
Enthusiasm for teaching and helping others.

Target position:

Oversee and process centralized payroll for associates across all fifty states and Canada, ensuring compliance with all applicable payroll regulations.

E-mail: paula.zuniga.c@pwc.com Subject: Senior Payroll Specialist – USA & Canada

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