Payroll LatAm Team Lead

LATAM Payroll Team Lead at Nutreco

Join Our Purpose – Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, and we are committed to ‘Feeding the Future’ through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco özgü two business lines: Skretting is a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future. Trouw Nutrition specializes in animal nutrition and is committed to advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

We are seeking an experienced LATAM Payroll Team Lead to to join our dynamic team at [Your Company Name]. In this key leadership role, you will oversee and manage payroll operations across the LATAM region, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing. You will lead a talented team of payroll professionals while collaborating with cross-functional teams such as HR, Finance, and IT to enhance processes and ensure the smooth operation of payroll systems.

About The Role

• Responsibilities:
• Lead the LATAM Payroll Team: Manage and mentor a team of payroll specialists across LATAM, ensuring smooth, efficient, and compliant payroll processing in multiple countries.
• Oversee Payroll Processing: Ensure the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, including salaries, bonuses, benefits, taxes, and deductions, in compliance with local labor laws in each LATAM country.
• Ensure Compliance: Stay up to date on local labor laws and tax regulations across LATAM to ensure full compliance. Manage statutory filings and regulatory reporting, including tax forms and other required documentation.
• Process Improvement: Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline payroll processes, increase accuracy, and enhance efficiency across the payroll function.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as a liaison with HR, Finance, and other departments to resolve payroll-related inquiries, address issues, and ensure seamless communication across teams.
• System Optimization: Collaborate with HRIS/IT teams to ensure payroll systems are running effectively and are updated to reflect changes in local laws and company policies.
• Training and Development: Oversee the training and development of the payroll team, ensuring they are up to date with changing payroll legislation, systems, and company practices.
• Audit and Reconciliation: Lead regular payroll audits, ensuring the integrity of payroll data and resolving any discrepancies promptly.

Skills And Expertise

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, HR, or a related field.
• Payroll certification is a plus.
• Fluency in Spanish and English is required
• Portuguese is a plus.
• Expertise in LATAM payroll, tax, and social security regulations.
• Proficiency with payroll software and HRIS systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, ADP, etc.).
• Strong leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication skills.

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

• Global Benefits:
• A full-time position in an international, dynamic environment.
• Competitive remuneration package, good pension scheme.
• Opportunities for professional growth within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.
• Work from home.

Next Steps:

We value a seamless candidate experience and would like to respond within five (5) business days. The hiring process typically takes 4-6 weeks. For more information, please contact the Recruiter, Fernanda Cardoso at +55 19 97148-6771. We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production.

Our organisation:

Skretting is a global leader in providing innovative and sustainable nutritional solutions and services for the aquaculture industry. Skretting özgü production facilities in 18 countries on five continents to manufacture and deliver high quality feeds from hatching to harvest for more than 60 species. The total annual production volume of feed is close to 2.5 million tonnes. Our mission is Feeding the Future.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Skretting is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all roles without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status or any other status protected by applicable local law. Please advise us at any point during the recruitment and selection process if you require accommodation. Skretting is committed to compliance with all applicable legislation, including providing accommodation for applicants with disabilities.