U.S. Payroll Specialist

Job Description

The US Payroll team is a very dynamic organization committed to provide the best service to our employees by ensuring their payments are always processed correctly and in time. We are also in a journey of continuous improvement in which we are always looking for new and creative solutions to optimize the way we work. To propose, assess, test and implement new automated solutions (like excel macros or RPAs) is something we are always doing. That is how we have been able to achieve the highest levels of quality and efficiency. A very strong teamwork (One Intel) spirit is the foundation of this team, as working as a team has been the key to our success.

Key responsibilities:

• Prepares and sends inputs to the payroll vendors for compensation calculation.

• Performs computations and other duties necessary to prepare payroll information for computer input, adjust computer output, and process exception items or those requiring special handling. Creates and maintains employee master data along with other payroll data to produce and distribute payroll system reports.

• Ensures accurate payment of wages and benefits.

• Owns payroll support, resolves payroll issues, responds to payroll employee inquiries and documents new payroll processes or updates documentation as required. Conducts regularly scheduled audits of payroll records to ensure continued accuracy.

• Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.

• Provides Finance with timely and accurate general ledger interfaces, journal entries, and various month end reports necessary to correctly allocate earnings to the relevant departments. Monitors, escalates, and addresses any excursion that occurs consistent with the value of being defect free.

• Reports to management any identified process improvement recommendations, efficiencies, procedure gaps or areas of concern, specific to payroll and time collection procedures. Champions lean methodologies, business process management, development, and deployment of cost competitive solutions to maintain or improve performance and user experience.

• Ensures compliance with both internal payroll policies and external government requirements. Collaborates with other disciplines (e.g., Finance, Legal, Tax, etc.) on payroll specific change management communications.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Minimum qualifications are required to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Requirements listed would be obtained through a combination of industry relevant job experience, internship experiences and or schoolwork/classes/research.

Minimum qualifications:
- Must be an active advanced student at a university level or must possess a university degree in business administration, finance, human resources, industrial engineering, or related field.
- 1+ years of experience in Shared Service Center operations.
- Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Excel and SharePoint.
- Advanced English level.
- Must have permanent-unrestricted right to work in Costa Rica.

Preferred qualifications:
- Intermediate-high knowledge in Workday payroll processes' execution and/or support.
- Basic-intermediate knowledge in HR general processes and policies.
- Lean Six Sigma knowledge.

Inside this Business Group

Intel's Human Resources group is responsible for hiring, developing and retaining the best and brightest employees while continuing to strengthen the company's culture and values. Intel Human Resources provides first-rate, cost-effective services and support to employees worldwide and is dedicated to advancing Intel's business goals.

Posting Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock, bonuses, as well as, benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find more information about all of our Amazing Benefits here.

Working Model

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. In certain circumstances the work model may change to accommodate business needs.