Payroll and HR Specialist

C.H. Robinson is looking for a detail-oriented and collaborative Payroll and HR Specialist to join our team in Sao Paulo, Brazil. 

In this role, you will support key payroll and HR administration processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance. You’ll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, payroll providers, and benefits vendors. If you're ready to take the next step in your HR career in a dynamic, global environment — we want to hear from you!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The duties and responsibilities of this position consists of, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, leave of absences, and terminations  

• Handle employee inquiries related to HR policies, benefits, and employment verifications  

• Maintain employee records and ensure compliance with data protection regulations  

• Support HR Business Partners with general HR administration and ad hoc requests  

• Prepare and file HR-related documents, including new hire contracts, and termination papers 

• Draft basic HR letters and documents upon employee request  

Payroll: 

• Collect and organize necessary inputs for the payroll process 

• Assist in validating payroll reports prepared by external payroll providers for accuracy 

• Prepare and distribute basic payroll-related reports to the Finance team and ensure smooth payroll funding and processes 

• Address simple payroll-related queries from employees, escalating more complex issues as needed  

Support: 

• Assist with various HR projects, initiatives, and administrative tasks as assigned  

• Work closely with internal and external parties, including payroll providers, benefits providers, and relevant authorities 

• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned according to the team and/or country specific requirements 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Required: 

• High School Diploma and/or GED 

• Experience in an HR environment (payroll, leave of absence, and/or administration) 

• Fluent in English

Preferred: 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs 

• Experience in processing payroll 

• Experience working with an external payroll provider  

• Ability to work in a shared service environment 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Solid attention to detail 

• Collaborative attitude and ability to work within a team 

• Ability to motivate and encourage change, able to get positive results in a very large, dispersed organization 

• Values a diverse and inclusive work environment