Payroll and HR Operations Analyst

Key Responsibilities

• Processing full-cycle payroll, calculated taxes, and mandatory social security contributions in compliance with local regulations.
• Managing employee onboarding, offboarding, leave of absence, and calculation of termination pay and severance.
• Submitting statutory declarations and reporting compliance data to government platforms (e.g., eSocial in Brazil, IMSS/SUA in Mexico).
• Managing time tracking systems, calculating overtime, night shifts, and administering employee benefits programs.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for employees to resolve queries regarding payslips, benefits, and labor rights.

Requirements & Skills

Day in the Life

The daily life of a Payroll and HR Operations Analyst is highly structured around strict deadlines and compliance calendars. A typical day starts with auditing electronic time-tracking systems, processing medical leaves, and managing onboarding documentation. Throughout the day, the analyst balances calculating vacations and terminations with resolving employee tickets regarding payroll discrepancies or benefits. When payroll closure week arrives, the focus shifts entirely to running payroll calculations, reconciling tax obligations, and submitting regulatory reports to platforms like eSocial or IMSS. It is a critical role that balances back-office precision with high-touch employee relations.

Interview Questions