Payroll Analyst - Bogota

About Convatec

Pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch: Convatec is a global medical products and technologies company, focused on solutions for the management of chronic conditions, with leading positions in Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care, Continence Care, and Infusion Care. With more than 10,000 colleagues, we provide our products and services in around 90 countries, united by a promise to be forever caring. Our solutions provide a range of benefits, from infection prevention and protection of at-risk skin, to improved patient outcomes and reduced care costs. Convatec’s revenues in 2024 were over $2 billion. The company is a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index (LSE:CTEC). To learn more please visit http://www.convatecgroup.com

We are looking for a detail-oriented, analytical and diligent Payroll Analyst. As part of the GBS HR team, this role will support Payroll processes across a number of countries.

Our ideal candidate is analytical and methodical, with experience in Payroll administration and knowledge of payroll regulations, preferably in more than one country. We also value integrity, team spirit and strong organizational skills, with an ability to meet strict deadlines and to work with colleagues in international locations.

In this role, you will support Payroll processes for employees based across numerous geographical locations and at all levels of seniority within the organization. We view people as our greatest asset and the production of an accurate and timely payroll is crucial to our relationship with our employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing payroll across multiple countries, working with in-country payroll processors where they exist.
• Supporting and where possible optimizing payroll execution systems and processes, to facilitate the collection, calculation, and entering of data.
• Updates payroll records by reviewing and approving changes
• Supports employee queries relating to payroll as they arise, working with in-country payroll processors to do so
• Designs and prepares appropriate reports to support the business
• Manages relationships with stakeholders such as the payroll COE, Finance, wider HR, Benefits team, 3rd Party payroll providers and employees
• Ensures compliance with local legislation, including tax and social security
• Supports required reconciliations with the Finance team, such as payments to statutory bodies, General Ledger files, etc
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
• Maintains employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping confidential information.

Skills

• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Appetite for problem solving and process improvement
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• A customer-first mindset to fit with our “forever caring” brand
• Problem resolution

Professional Experience

• 2-3 years of Payroll experience
• An understanding of the principles of labour legislation
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Previous experience using Workday a plus
• Experience of payroll processing across multiple countries a plus

Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Advance knowledge of Excel

Languages

• English level C-1 a must

Working conditions

• We support a hybrid working approach with 1 day/week working from our Bogota office with flexibility to attend more days based on business needs.
• As you will be supporting markets in multiple time zones, some flexibility around working hours will be needed.
• Ready to join us?
  
  At Convatec, we’re pioneering trusted medical solutions to improve the lives we touch. If you’re ready to make a real impact, apply today and help us bring our Forever Caring promise to life.
  
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