Senior Payroll Lead - Americas & LATAM

SES S.A Brazil; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SES S.A Brazil is seeking a Senior Specialist, Payroll Americas & LATAM to oversee payroll services for the Americas, including the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and Colombia. You will ensure accurate payroll processing, taxes, benefits deductions and W-2 reporting across the region.

You will validate SAP SuccessFactors and ADP Vantage data, coordinate with vendors, and support payroll projects while maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related field.
• 5+ years of payroll experience, including strong US payroll expertise.
• Strong knowledge of US federal/state/local payroll taxes and ACA.
• Experience with ADP Vantage and SAP SuccessFactors.
• Experience coordinating with external payroll and tax vendors.
• Payroll accounting expertise required.
• CPP certification or equivalent preferred.
• Fluent English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate calculation and disbursement of payroll and taxes across the Americas.
• Coordinate year-end payroll processing and W-2 finalization.
• Maintain ADP Vantage and SAP SF data integrity and interfaces.
• Process special payments including commissions and bonuses.
• Monitor compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws.
• Support payroll and HRIS projects and reporting.
• Liaise with external vendors and internal teams to resolve issues.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Collaboration

Process improvement

Communication

Data integrity

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

ADP Vantage

SAP SuccessFactors

HRIS

Job description

SES S.A Brazil is seeking a Senior Specialist, Payroll Americas & LATAM to oversee payroll services for the Americas, including the United States, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and Colombia. You will ensure accurate payroll processing, taxes, benefits deductions and W-2 reporting across the region.

You will validate SAP SuccessFactors and ADP Vantage data, coordinate with vendors, and support payroll projects while maintaining data integrity and regulatory compliance. Fluency in English is required.