Payroll Portugal, Senior Associate (with SAP)

Our story Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally. With a team of more than 8,000 experts and over 30 years of expertise, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward. It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s experience in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life. With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work. To learn more about us, visit Summary: Responsible for supporting the operational teams to ensure they are skilled and knowledgeable in meeting our client(s) deadlines, whilst also working with Management to provide the best service to our clients by delivering their functional and technical expertise support a selection of clients Main Responsibilities: Support Managers with client engagement ensuring all information is accurate and provided on time Provide support and guidance for all implementations and go lives Provide daily functional support to the teams, to support the successful delivery of payrolls Responsible for the maintenance of the Client Solution workbook Responsible for the updating, maintaining and enforcing of the Defined Work Instructions (DWIs)and other process documentation Ensure and Sign Off System Maintenance Testing Support the review of the Statement of Works before its shared with the Client to ensure its fit for purpose Responsible for the resolution of Technical/Functional issues escalated from the team and ensuring all system issues/defects are reported correctly and tickets are logged with the necessary details and evidences so Application Services and/or Products can investigate Working with Operational Management, Transformation and Products to implement automation, innovation and any continuous improvement programs Responsible for the management of the legislation roadmap and ensuring the team are upskilled in upcoming changes and processes are updated where needed Support Year End Ability to recognize and deal appropriately with sensitive and confidential information. Proactively identify upsell opportunities. Support Management with the resolution of client escalations, along with lessons learnt. Upskill and develop team members through training delivery and coaching to enable them to fulfil their role. STRADA Security Standards are adhered and followed. Time Recording to be completed on time and accurately. Contribute to team meetings and raise any issues immediately to your Operations Manager Ensure you are up to date with all STRADA HR announcements and communications. Build good relationships with all lines of businesses where appropriate. Participates in projects and activities as needed and assigned. Key Criteria to monitor performance. Adherence to all Security and Compliance procedures 100% Attainment of customer SLA agreements Adherence to quality standards Adoption of innovation initiatives Reduction of client escalations through knowledge transfer to both the client and payroll team Demonstrate professionalism and act responsibly. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE Professional /Job Experience Strong knowledge of the various inputs and outputs such as third-party interfaces, timekeeping, tax filing/compliance, benefits and other key areas that integrate with payroll. Ability to identify and mitigate risks. Strong knowledge of MS Office tools such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Flexibility to support a global and fast paced environment. Attention to detail. Excellent written and verbal skills Self-motivated and a willingness to learn. Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment, as well as independently while adhering to processes and procedures. Education and Training Essential BA/BS in a business-related field such as Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education & experience 3-4 years relevant experience administering Payroll with SAP in a HR consulting, HR Outsourcing or Corporate environment. Expert knowledge on payroll processes, practices, and associated legislation Desirable Demonstrable experience on standardization and automation initiatives. HRIS knowledge: Workday, SSFF, Oracle knowledge preferred. Payroll certifications Benefits We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful. At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future. Diversity Policy Statement Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans. Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter. Authorization to work in the Employing Country Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada. Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units. We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada business units. .