Payroll Specialist

About the role

Wise is looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our global team in São Paulo for a 12-month fixed-term contract. You will focus on AMER and LATAM payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting our global operations.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Process payroll for AMER and LATAM regions for each pay period.
• Submit payroll inputs to our third-party provider, Cloudpay, while meeting all deadlines.
• Maintain historical payroll documentation and ensure all data balances correctly.
• Prepare payroll journals, GL files, and ad-hoc reports.
• Conduct internal audits and respond to regulatory agency inquiries.
• Partner with the Payroll Lead to improve processes, policies, and team efficiencies.
• Stay updated on local payroll tax laws and legislative changes.

Requirements

• 1 to 3 years of experience in AMER or LATAM payroll processing within a high-growth company.
• Ability to prepare, process, correct, and audit payroll aspects.
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal.
• Strong technical skills in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and charts, as well as Google Docs and Sheets.
• Experience with payroll software.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to shifting priorities.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in additional languages.

Skills & tools

• Workday (HRIS)
• Cloudpay
• Microsoft Excel
• Google Workspace

Practical notes

• Benefits include CarePlus (Master 1) health and dental allowance for you and dependents.
• Includes life insurance and an EAP program.
• Annual leave: 30 days vacation, 3 Me days, and 1 volunteer day.
• 6-week paid sabbatical after 4 years of service.
• Transportation vouchers provided.
• Monthly meal voucher (708 BRL) and food voucher (1,166 BRL).
• Access to TotalPass for gym and studio facilities.
• No specific degree is required for this role.