LATAM HR Operations Payroll Specialist
Who will you be working with?
We are team of curious, passionate, process efficient, customer centric HR professionals! We are driving a global HR operations transformation for Wabtec that will position the HR function to shift towards best in class for HR Service Delivery.
The Payroll Specialist will support payroll-related activities for employees in Brazil, ensuring compliance with local labor, tax, and social security regulations. This role requires practical knowledge of Brazilian payroll processes and attention to detail, while collaborating with internal teams and vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll execution.
The team collaborates closely with HR Business Partners to foster positive employee relations by implementing effective, efficient, and reliable HR strategies and practices that align with the Global HR Operation model, ensuring adherence to processes and policies while maintaining compliance with employment laws.
Additionally, the team works in partnership with other Centers of Expertise (such as Talent Acquisition, HRIS, HRDP, Compensation & Benefits, and Legal) to design and implement HR business processes.
How will you make a difference?
The LATAM HR Operations Payroll Specialist is part of the HR Shared Services Team. support payroll-related activities for employees in Brazil, ensuring compliance with local labor, tax, and social security regulations. The individual will work closely with the other members of the HR Ops team to ensure strong customer service to the business and to drive efficiency by leveraging established processes and guides to transact and answers HR inquiries.
What do we want to know about you?
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, HR, or related field.
Strong experience in payroll operations in Brazil.
Strong knowledge of Brazilian labor and social security legislation.
Experience with payroll systems (ADP, LG, TOTVS preferred).
Intermediate Excel skills; familiarity with HR systems (Workday, Oracle) is a plus.
Advanced English; Spanish is a plus.
Competencies:
Attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Clear and collaborative communication.
Proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
Commitment to confidentiality and data protection.
What will your typical day look like?
Process monthly payroll, including salary, vacation pay, 13th salary, bonuses, and terminations.
Validate payroll inputs (overtime, benefits, deductions, variable compensation).
Ensure compliance with CLT, INSS, FGTS, and eSocial requirements.
Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide excellent customer service.
Partner with payroll vendors to monitor deliverables and deadlines.
Prepare reports for HR and Finance teams.
Support audits by organizing payroll documentation.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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