Senior US/Canada Payroll Lead

Ricova; Perímetro Urbano Barranquilla; On-site; COP 286,469,000 - 413,789,000; Full time

Job summary

RICOVA SAS is seeking a highly skilled Payroll MASTER to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance for payroll, with a focus on USA and/or Canada markets. The role requires in-depth numerical analysis and meticulous oversight of all payroll calculations and reports.

You will oversee high-volume processing, validate payments, and manage year-end activities while ensuring alignment with local, national, and international regulations. Collaboration with HR and Finance is essential.

Qualifications

• A professional degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• HR knowledge: general HR principles, best practices, and compliance standards.
• Technical skills: proficiency in payroll software, HRIS systems, and Advanced Excel.
• Languages: English proficiency level B2 or higher.

Responsibilities

• Oversee high-volume payroll processing for multiple branches, ensuring accuracy in wages, bonuses, deductions, and withholdings.
• Coordinate and validate payments, direct deposits, and other forms of compensation.
• Oversee and validate payroll-related reports, including tax filings, financial statements, and reports for internal and external audits.
• Manage year-end payroll activities (W-2, 1099, T-4, T-4A, RL-1, ROE).
• Ensure compliance with applicable local, national, and international labor and tax regulations.
• Design, document, and implement improvements to payroll processes and internal controls.
• Act as the escalation point for the resolution of complex payroll discrepancies and issues.
• Provide comprehensive support on payroll matters related to onboarding, termination, and benefits of administration.
• Prepare and validate reports on union dues and garnishments.
• Reconciliation Benefits Invoices.
• Manages the full payroll cycle. (Payroll processing, data validation, benefits administration, Record of employment, employee onboarding, etc.)

Skills

Payroll processing

Regulatory compliance

Excel proficiency

Payroll software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

HRIS systems

Payroll software

Job description

RICOVA SAS is seeking a highly skilled Payroll MASTER to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance for payroll, with a focus on USA and/or Canada markets. The role requires in-depth numerical analysis and meticulous oversight of all payroll calculations and reports.

You will oversee high-volume processing, validate payments, and manage year-end activities while ensuring alignment with local, national, and international regulations. Collaboration with HR and Finance is essential.