Associate Payroll_pt C2 + En B2_braga or Lisbon

Job Title: Associate, Payroll\_PT C2 + EN B2\_Braga or Lisbon Job Description The Associate, Payroll is responsible for day-to-day execution and 1st level validation of payroll processes. This position is responsible evaluating, analyzing, and administering payroll programs , while ensuring payroll is successfully processed with speed, accuracy, and in compliance with service and performance objectives. * Follows trends, changes in legislation/regulation, updates to tax rules, and local payroll control procedures in order to make recommendations for changes and improvements   * Executes payroll processes to ensure consistent and accurate payroll in compliance with local payroll practices, authoritative controls, government regulations, statutory regulations, internal procedures, and SOX controls * Coordinate the preparation of different references for the personnel (for current and former employees, vacations and sick leaves, summary working time etc.) and prepare it if necessary * Analyze pay transactions to identify issues and work with internal stakeholders to determine root cause. Respond to employee queries related to payroll * Ensure accurate and timely payout processing; validate it against the inputs received and other available reports like eSTART clock-in and clock-out report, attendance and schedule information received, bank account number validation in Workday * Coordinate with internal Finance teams, and other stakeholders, to ensure accuracy and financial integrity of the payroll process and to support audit review * Coordinate and implement off-cycle payroll processing and reporting; act as point of contact for unplanned payroll processing * Reconcile payroll and tax reporting at the end of each pay cycle and resolve any discrepancies. Do a sanity check of the employee details (Bank details, social security numbers) updated in payroll system and in Workday * Observe confidentiality concerning wages and payments * Assist in global work and initiatives as needed * Observe quality and proper execution of tasks * Ensure the maintenance of accurate and concise records and reports concerning all phases of the Payroll process, working within the local payroll systems and global HRIS tools * Collaborate with different departments, ensure accuracy in data and share reports (tax, national security, ELW etc.) with the finance team for timely submission of records **Candidate Profile** * Associate's Degree in related field from a four-year college or university with 3 -5 Years of Experience preferred. * Strong attention to detail. * Self-starter, sense of urgency, and works well under pressure. * Demonstrated ability to multi-task and meet timelines on deliverables. * Proficient in Microsoft Office. * Strong communication skills, PT C2 + EN B2 both written and verbal. Location: PRT Braga - Lugar de Cabanas Language Requirements: English Time Type: Full time2026-08-31