Payroll Country Champion

Strada

Payroll Country Champion ensuring Costa Rican payroll compliance for Strada’s global workforce-management platform. Shaping Strada Pay functionality, regulatory readiness, and client deployment success.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇷 Costa RicaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processes, local legislation, and compliance standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Proficient in analyzing payroll procedures and enhancing functionality to meet local market needs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ExpertiseRegulatory ComplianceMicrosoft Excel ProficiencyContinuous Improvement MindsetStrong Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessesCompliance RequirementsLegislative UpdatesProcess ImprovementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Detail-OrientedProactiveService OrientationAdaptabilityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeStrada Pay

Industry Keywords

HR OutsourcingTax LawsClient CustomizationPre-Sales ActivitiesGlobal Working Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the payroll expert for the assigned country, covering local legislation, tax laws, and compliance standards
Monitor and assess regulatory changes through compliance teams, industry associations, and government updates
Partner with Product Development to influence the product roadmap and maintain country-specific functionality
Maintain country workbooks with legislative and compliance updates
Analyze payroll procedures and recommend improvements to reduce inefficiencies and manual processes
Enhance Strada Pay functionality, cost-effectiveness, and user experience for local market needs
Lead continuous improvement initiatives for Strada Pay methodology, delivery approach, templates, and standards
Provide subject matter expertise to project teams during client deployments
Evaluate client customization requests while balancing innovation, standardization, and compliance
Support pre-sales activities by demonstrating Strada Pay capabilities and sharing best practices
Collaborate with the global Country Champion network to share knowledge and alignment

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in Payroll or HR Outsourcing
Deep knowledge of payroll processes, regulations, and compliance requirements within the assigned country or region
Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable insights
Highly detail-oriented and process-driven with a continuous improvement mindset
Strong accountability, ownership, and service orientation
Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable to a fast-paced, global working environment
Ability to work proactively, independently, and collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams
Current and future work authorization in the employing country without visa sponsorship by Strada
Successful completion of applicable background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health coverage
Wellbeing programs
Paid leave (vacation, sick, parental)
Retirement plans
Learning opportunities
Continuing education and training
Competitive total rewards package