We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Analyst to manage payroll operations for our employees based in Campinas. This role requires expertise in Brazilian labor law tax regulations and payroll systems to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing.
Responsibilities / Tasks
Payroll Processing
- Process bi-weekly and monthly payroll for 298 employees in compliance with Brazilian labor laws (CLT - Consolidao das Leis do Trabalho).
- Calculate wages overtime bonuses commissions and deductions accurately.
- Manage vacation pay (frias) 13th salary (dcimo terceiro) and FGTS calculations.
- Process termination payments including resciso calculations.
- Handle salary advances and loans when applicable.
Compliance and Reporting
- Ensure compliance with federal state and municipal tax obligations.
- Prepare and submit monthly government reports including:
- GFIP (Guia de Recolhimento do FGTS e Informaes Previdncia Social).
- DIRF (Declarao do Imposto de Renda Retido na Fonte).
- RAIS (Relao Anual de Informaes Sociais).
- CAGED reporting for hiring and terminations.
- Maintain accurate records for labor inspections and audits.
- Calculate and remit social security contributions (INSS) FGTS and income tax withholdings.
Benefits Administration
- Process health insurance (plano de sade) dental insurance and life insurance deductions.
- Manage meal vouchers (vale alimentao/refeio) and transportation vouchers (vale transporte).
- Calculate and process profit-sharing (PLR) distributions.
- Coordinate with benefits providers for enrollment and changes.
System Management and Data Integrity
- Maintain payroll system data accuracy and employee information updates.
- Generate payroll reports for management and accounting teams.
- Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Backup and secure payroll data in compliance with data protection regulations (LGPD).
Employee Support
- Respond to employee inquiries regarding pay deductions and benefits.
- Provide pay stub explanations and wage statements.
- Assist with employment verification requests.
- Support HR with compensation-related systems (eSocial Conectividade Social).
Your Profile / Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with multi-location payroll processing.
- Knowledge of international payroll concepts.
- Familiarity with LGPD (Lei Geral de Proteo de Dados) compliance.
- Experience with payroll audits and government inspections.
Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in accounting Business Administration or related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of payroll processing experience in Brazil.
- Experience managing payroll for 200 employees preferred.
Technical Skills
- Expert knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets with complex formulas and pivot tables.
- Experience with ERP systems for payroll integration.
- Familiarity with electronic governm.
Core Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Professional discretion with confidential information.
- Strong communication skills in Portuguese and English (Spanisg is a plus).
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