Payroll & Benefits Specialist

Varicent

Global Payroll & Benefits Specialist managing payroll and benefits administration across various regions. Collaborating with teams to ensure accurate and compliant payroll processing for over 600 employees.

Posted 7/16/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇷 ArgentinaMid-LevelSenior💰 CRC 23,446,100 - CRC 30,769,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing for Canadian and U.S. employees within complex business environments, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Proficient in payroll systems and advanced Excel functions to manage and analyze payroll data effectively.

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Canadian Payroll ProcessingU.S. Payroll ProcessingPayroll CertificationUKG Payroll SystemAdvanced Excel Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ReconciliationData AnalysisGeneral Ledger ReconciliationPayroll Reporting

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

WorkdayCloudPay

Certifications & Qualifications

Payroll Certification

Industry Keywords

Multi-Entity PayrollCompliance RequirementsEmployee OnboardingEmployee OffboardingConfidential Information Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage payroll processing activities for employees across multiple countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery
Support payroll reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, and resolve payroll-related issues
Coordinate employee onboarding, offboarding, and employment changes within payroll, benefits, and retirement systems
Maintain payroll records, including compensation updates, benefit elections, deductions, organizational changes, and employee data updates
Respond to employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and pay administration processes
Support year-end payroll activities and compliance requirements across global regions
Assist with general ledger reconciliations, vacation accruals, and payroll reporting activities
Monitor regulatory, tax, and legislative updates that may impact payroll and benefits administration

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience processing Canadian and U.S. payroll within a multi-entity, multi-region, or complex business environment
Payroll certification or equivalent payroll administration experience
Experience using payroll systems such as UKG, Workday, CloudPay, or similar platforms
Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate discrepancies and work with large volumes of payroll data
Advanced Excel skills, including functions such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs (or equivalent lookup and reporting functions)
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential employee information appropriately
Effective written and verbal communication skills in English
Degree, diploma, or equivalent experience in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field