The LAR 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.

As a Payroll Processor, your responsibilities will include:

• Perform audits for the payroll, third party and terminations payments based on operation's needs (second level, first level as back up or during peaks)

• Apply right size controls to the dynamic payroll operation activities, this includes but it not limited to validations, audits, sample check, recalculations, total revision, peer control and similar

• Identify trends based on payroll results and propose and partner with peers and Program Office to implement solutions to close any gaps or to improve the cycle through-put-time

• Act as the final control point prior to the payroll and payments release to ensure accuracy and compliance

• Be proficient in systems, compliance and control procedures and familiar with external audit coordination

• Check all LAR Payroll tracking (exceptions, terminations, manual vacation, others) and sharepoints (back up documentation for terminations, proof of third party payments, others) are up to date.

• Responds to inquiries from employees regarding salary deductions and changes in compensation.

• Act as first contact for operational requests for Payroll Administrators.

• Monitor urgent emails and inform Payroll Administrator and/or Coordinator

• Act as Planner for any of the 40 LAR payroll critical processes (i.e. 13th Salary/Christmas Bonuses, Profit Sharing, SPP and others)

• Lead and promote an environment of trust and teamwork

• Approve documentation simple changes and own Business Process Management processes. Ensure documentation is up to date in repository.

• Assign quality incidents, review trends and ensure systemic fixes at regional level

• Participate and/or lead in Governance Teams and Service Line efforts

Behavioral traits desired:

• Attention to detail

• Flexibility

• Open communication

• Teamwork

** Please note this is a temporary position of 6 months contract.

Qualifications

You must possess the below minimum qualifications 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Systems or similar

• 1+ years of payroll experience

• Intermediate knowledge of Business Process Management and LEAN

• Advanced English

• Must have permanent-unrestricted right to work in Costa Rica.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Workday knowledge and automation experience

• Experience with Payroll processes across the Latin America region

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.

Work Model for this Role

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.