SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 99,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,400 offices and laboratories around the world.

Purpose of the position

Execute, validate, and control with precision all processes related to personnel administration and payroll preparation, ensuring regulatory compliance, data integrity, and contributing to error-free execution by the external provider (ADP). This role is key to meeting payment cycles, ensuring contractual legality, and enhancing the employee experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timely collect, validate, and update new-hire information (onboarding, offboarding, contractual changes, leaves, absences, disabilities, vacations, shifts, etc.).

• Prepare payroll files according to the guidelines of the external provider (ADP), ensuring their quality and accuracy.

• Execute pre- and post-payroll processing controls: salary variations, duplication, retroactive payments, and incorrect payments.

• Digitally manage employee files (contract, certificates, authorizations, forms, contractual changes, etc.).

• Support internal and external audits by providing data and reports related to payroll and personnel administration.

• Collaborate with other analysts and with HR Operations in each country on processes related to employee lifecycle events (promotions, relocations, sanctions, terminations).

• Consolidate reports for key process indicators such as payroll accuracy, response times, calendar compliance, etc.

• Assist with year-end activities and processes, such as tax receipt audits, and work with HR Operations in each country to ensure a successful year-end closing.

• Partner with the Payroll Compliance CoE to ensure that the processing and completion of all payroll data comply with SGS policies and procedures and regulatory requirements.

Education

• Studies in administration, human management, labor relations, or related fields. Complementary training in labor regulations and human resources information systems is desirable.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 2 years in operational roles in payroll or personnel administration.

• Previous experience working with BPO providers (preferably ADP) and using platforms such as Workday, SAP, Meta4, or equivalent.

• Solid knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat.

• Knowledge of employee data administration and integral processes.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team and strong interpersonal skills.

• Attention to detail and deadlines; ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Verbal and written communication skills in Portuguese is highly desirable.