HR Payroll Analyst North America (Fixed Term Contract 12 months)

We make a difference 

At Syngenta our goal is to build the most collaborative and trustworthy team in agriculture providing top-quality seeds and innovative crop protection solutions that improve farmers success. To support this mission Syngentas HR Operations team is seeking a HR Payroll Analyst North America (Fixed Term Contract: 12 months) in Montevideo Uruguay. 

Accountabilities 

• Supporting the execution and administration of bi-weekly and monthly US and semi-monthly Canada company payroll processing meeting all deadlines with precision and accuracy.
• Foster dynamic partnerships with Syngenta SME Local team and our offshore support team leveraging multiple ticketing platforms.
• Spearhead data integrity initiatives guaranteeing accurate processing and swift issue resolution.
• Act as a key liaison between teams facilitating seamless communication and collaboration.
• Proactively identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors and promote simplification.
• Stay current with payroll regulations and best practices implementing updates as needed.
• Provide exceptional support to employees through Syngenta channels addressing payroll inquiries with professionalism and expertise.
• Manages work quality through self-audit for accuracy timeliness and completeness of work.
• Seeks satisfactory case conclusion for clients whether it be through direct resolution or resolution via handoff/third party groups.
• Engage in issue resolution procedures and follow escalation processes.
• Complies with Syngentas standards procedures and policies as well as regulatory requirements.
• Update and maintain various systems/tools per standard process documentation.
• File archive and retrieve documents (paper-based and electronic) using filing standards.
• Respond to information requests by searching summarizing research results and compiling in requested format. Escalate to the leader as appropriate.
• Consistently identifies gaps and areas for process improvement and collaborates to implement solutions.
• Execute standard processes and take recommended actions to achieve metrics.
• Executes other tasks assigned by leader such as payments operations regarding external providers/services.
• Delivery client satisfaction through accurate delivery and demonstration of ownership.
• Responsible for complying with Service delivery metrics (KPIs SLAs OLAs).
• Build and maintain processes documentation such as Work instructions desktop procedures etc.
• Support any audit process and provide required information.
• Supports and encourages effective collaboration interconnectivity and process alignment with all areas of HR and especially with HR Operations MVD and NA team.

Qualifications :

Required  

• Minimum 1 year experience in HR Operations supporting payroll processes.
• English proficiency (mandatory).
• Bachelors degree (desired).
• Knowledge of US and Canada payroll processes such as earnings deductions taxes W2 W4.
• Curious  and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with HR Service (Workday) payroll systems (Dayforce) ticket system (SNOW).
• Strong computer skills (SAP MS Office in particular Excel) and an aptitude for learning new programs (mandatory).
• Interpersonal Skills excellent written and oral communication capability Confidentiality - ability to maintain strictest level of confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of payroll and personnel issues.
• Strong analytical skills with eye for detail and problem-solving skills.
• Self-directed ability to work independently and within a team.

Additional Information :

What We Offer  

• A culture that celebrates diversity & inclusion promotes professional development and strives for a work-life balance that supports the team members. Offers flexible work options to support your work and personal needs. 
• Full Benefit Package (Medical Dental & Vision) that starts your first day. 
• Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Maternity and Paternity Leave Education Assistance Wellness Programs Corporate Discounts among other benefits. 

Important: 

Syngenta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or any other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. 

Beyond just believing in the power of diversity Syngenta Group promotes an inclusive culture that includes differences in all its forms. We believe that the feeling of belonging allows people to become their best version building an increasingly welcoming and productive environment. 

All qualified candidates will be considered for our positions without distinction of race gender age nationality or disability 

*This position will not provide relocation support. 

*This position will require immediate availability. 

Be part of a leading company that brings the potential of plants to life. 

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract