Sr Payroll Analyst

Position Summary

Role and Responsibilities

Job Title: Sr Payroll Analyst | Samsung Electronics

Highlights

Location: São Paulo - SP

Type of contract: Permanent contract, Full time

Work Modality: On Site

Who are we?

Samsung Electronics has grown into one of the world’s leading technology companies, recognized as one of the top 5 global brands. As a global leader in technology, we are transforming the world with the creativity and diversity of our talented people who drive this transformation.

Our company's success reflects the determination and talent of our people, aligned with our key corporate values: People, Excellence, Change, Integrity, and Co-prosperity. Our mission is to help people achieve the impossible.

We are inspired by what people want to accomplish in their lives and work to create products that empower them in new ways. This drive fuels our innovation.

Join us at Samsung and find your opportunity to do what you can't.

Looking for more? Visit our website www.samsung.com or our career page HERE!

Job Description:

To ensure operational excellence across payroll processes for the assigned Brazilian subsidiaries, delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll operations while maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders;

This role will serve as a key technical resource for Brazil Payroll, contributing to process standardization, continuous improvement initiatives, and payroll transformation projects. Gradually, the incumbent will develop knowledge of LATAM payroll operations, supporting regional integration and strengthening the team's operational sustainability in a collaborative and multicultural environment.

The position is ideal for professionals passionate about payroll operations, continuous learning, and expanding their experience within a regional (LATAM) environment. The Senior Payroll Analyst will play a critical role in ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and efficiency, directly impacting employee satisfaction, financial reporting integrity, and regulatory adherence.

Key Job Responsabilities:

Manage and validate end-to-end payroll processing for assigned Brazilian subsidiaries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery;

Act as the primary point of contact between the HR Shared Services Center, payroll vendor, Finance, Local HR, and other stakeholders

Review payroll calculations, social charges, accruals, payroll accounting, and statutory obligations to ensure compliance with Brazilian labor and tax regulations;

Support the assessment of labor, tax, and regulatory changes impacting payroll processes, ensuring timely updates to systems and procedures;

Identify operational risks and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce payroll errors

Participate in payroll transformation, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the optimization of payroll operations;

Share technical knowledge and support the development of other team members when appropriate;

Gradually develop knowledge of LATAM payroll operations, contributing to regional process integration, knowledge sharing, and business continuity;

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on payroll-related matters, including statutory reporting and financial reconciliation;

Monitor and analyze payroll metrics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.

Requirements:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources, Economics, or related fields

Postgraduate studies or professional certifications in Human Resources, Payroll, Labor Law, or related disciplines are considered a plus

Previous Experience

Solid experience managing end-to-end Brazilian payroll processes in medium or large organizations

Experience working in a Shared Services Center (SSC) environment is highly desirable

Previous experience managing payroll vendors and cross-functional stakeholders

Experience participating in process improvement, automation, or transformation initiatives

Exposure to regional (LATAM) payroll operations is considered a plus

Hard Skills

Strong knowledge of Brazilian Labor and Social Security legislation

Solid understanding of end-to-end payroll processes

Experience with payroll accounting, accruals, statutory reporting, and compliance

Advanced Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros)

Skills and Qualifications

Why is Samsung Electronics the place to be?

Join a Global Team: Work with a dynamic and diverse team, constantly interacting with different cultures.

Tackle Big Challenges: Our history is built on overcoming challenges and striving for excellence. Join us in pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation.

Shape the Future: Collaborate in an open, innovative environment where your ideas come to life, creating products that redefine the future.

Make an Impact: Contribute to groundbreaking technologies that improve lives and support communities worldwide. At Samsung, your work truly makes a difference.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Global networking and collaboration

At Samsung, we want you to be yourself! We prioritize fairness and will never request personal information unrelated to the selection process, such as marital status, age, gender, religion, or political opinions.

[For Samsung Electronics Employees Only - Job Requisition Number: R118214

Skills And Qualifications