Description

Payroll and Time Specialist

Location: Santiago, Chile

Job Summary:

The Payroll and Time Specialist will play a key role in supporting the migration from SAP to SuccessFactors, ensuring accurate payroll and timekeeping processes. The role requires strong functional knowledge of payroll schemas in SuccessFactors-specifically schema 99 (International) and schema 39 (Chile)-as well as experience with SAP infotypes, payroll rules, and time functions. While English proficiency is important for communication with global teams, it is not the primary requirement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the transition from SAP to SuccessFactors by validating payroll and time schemas, functions, and rules.
• Assist client personnel in verifying data accuracy, including infotypes, payroll schemas, and time schemas.
• Review and analyze implemented time functions (e.g., Z functions), payroll functions, and standard payroll rules within the process.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll data, including hours worked, leaves, bonuses, and deductions.
• Maintain and audit timekeeping systems to ensure compliance with company policies and local labor regulations.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers to ensure smooth payroll execution.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and timekeeping issues.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and process insights.
• Monitor changes in labor laws and regulations to ensure compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 10+ years of experience in payroll and timekeeping operations, preferably in multinational environments.
• Strong knowledge of Chilean labor laws and payroll regulations.
• Hands-on experience with SAP Payroll and SuccessFactors, especially schemas 99 and 39.
• Familiarity with SAP infotypes, payroll/time functions, and rule configurations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with global teams; English proficiency sufficient for fluid communication.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information with discretion.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in payroll system migrations or implementations.
• Familiarity with process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.

Kindly share only English profile only, with net salary expectations