Payroll Specialist with Spanish

Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

The Payroll Specialist with Spanish works as part of a team that is responsible for the timely and accurate accumulation of payroll data. This will be accomplished by the complete end-to-end processing of the payrolls allocated to the coordinator of various countries within Smith+Nephew in the region.

What will you be doing?

• Entry and review of the weekly, bi-weekly or monthly payroll time data as required, employee maintenance, tax information, direct deposit, new hire, terminated and any other current employee processing.

• Coordinate with Human Resource Department personnel on the timely and accurate updating of employee masterfile changes in Workday.

• Manage interfaces and reports between Workday HR and local payroll systems.

• Audit payroll data entry and employee status changes to ensure accuracy prior to payroll execution.

• Ensure timely and accurate administration of employee garnishments, insurances and taxes, ensuring proper withholding and remittance to appropriate agencies and authorities.

• Execute and audit payroll data with cooperation with internal and external vendors

What will you need to be successful?

• 2 – 5 years of payroll experience at a company processing 500+ employees.

• Degree in Payroll or Business related field

• Prior experience with having a role in new systems implementation, including the testing phase would be an advantage.

• Fluency in Spanish language

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience with Workday (nice to have)​

• Portuguese language fluency (nice to have)

You. Unlimited.

We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our strongest investments are in our people and the patients we serve.    

Inclusion, Diversity and Equity: committed to welcoming, celebrating and thriving on diversity, learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website 

Your Future: annual bonus, life insurance, company stock saving plan 

Work/Life Balance: paid volunteering hours, flexible approach 

Your Wellbeing: private health care with dental care package, multisport card/my benefit platform 

Flexibility: possibility of working in hybrid model 

Training: hands-on, team-customized, subsidies for language classes, certifications and postgraduate studies 

Extra Perks: referral bonus, recognition program, mentoring program 

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