Payroll Analyst

This opportunity is with a leading global technology organization seeking a Payroll Specialist to support Americas payroll operations, primarily focused on Costa Rica payroll. The role requires hands-on experience with end-to-end international payroll processing, compliance, audits, and reporting in ADP and Workday. They’re looking for a self-sufficient payroll professional who can quickly take ownership in a fast-paced, multi-country environment while supporting payroll operations, employee verifications, garnishments, and stock-related activities.Job descriptionDutiesPerform payroll duties including but not limited to; Time & Attendance, Payroll processor for Costa Rica payroll and assist with additional Americas payrolls (US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil), Fidelity management of Deferred Comp and ESPP, Customer Service and Support using our ticketing system, back-up and support as necessary, to the Payroll Manager. This role will also require administrative duties such as mail management, verification of employment and garnishment processing.SkillsSolid knowledge of local taxation and regulations in Costa Rica and BrazilDemonstrated senior level payroll technical skills in a variety of areas including, payroll processing, reporting, account reconciliations, stock reporting, and performance of SOX controlsExperience with preparing input to provide to payroll vendorKnowledge or experience in the following platforms; ADP, Workday, Fidelity, ServiceNow, EY, Excel, JPMorgan, Citibank and proficiency in learning new systems as required.Process timely payroll for the Americas accurately and in compliance with USGAAP, government regulations and SOX requirements.Experience with ADP Vantage US, ADP WFN Canada, Mexico, ADP Globalview-Celegro Costa Rica and Brazil payrolls are strongly preferred.Perform file uploads/interfaces between ADP/Workday/Fidelity/In Country ProviderSupport internal and external payroll inquiries as necessary by performing the necessary research and responding appropriately via Ticketing platform.Knowledge and ability to support multi-state taxation, various required payroll tax filings.Assist with the audit requests from the SOX and Internal Audit Team.Effectively support external departments to ensure proper payroll processing of external items such as, but not limited to, Onboard/Offboarding, Benefits, Commissions, Compensation, Stock.Must HavesGlobal payroll experience in LATM (Costa Rica, Brazil preferably)EducationEducation or equivalent relevant experience required.Location: Santa Clara, CAContract: ~7 Months, until 12/31/26 (extension/ conversion possibility)Hybrid setup, 2 days in office preferable beginning and of the weekRate: $50-56/hr W2Eligibility: USC or Green Card