At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won't go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team.Position Summary:ultradedicated – Your biggest challenges yield rare possibilitiesAs the full-time LATAM Senior Payroll Specialist, you will independently work to execute LATAM payroll processing for 4 countries using our third-party payroll vendor and local in-country partners. You will seek to continuously improve our processes and employee engagement. You will report to the Manager, Global Payroll, and work closely with LATAM HR, Legal, Accounting, LATAM Controller, external accounting firm, in-country payroll partners as well as employees and managers.Work Model:Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.Responsibilities:Independently manage payroll vendor and in-country partnersResponsible for compiling, reviewing, auditing monthly changes and payroll register for variances, and timely submission of payroll to our third-party payroll partner for current LATAM countries: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, and MexicoResponsible for implementing payroll setup for new jurisdictions, including payroll vendor updates and collaborating with internal and external partnersPartner with internal and external legal teams regarding labor regulations and opinionsResponsible for & respond to audits performed by local statutory agencies, internal auditors & external auditorsPartner with in-country partners and our internal and external accounting teams for month/quarter end close reporting for local booksCreate and submit journal entries and reconcile general ledger account for Ultragenyx financialsPresent LATAM accounting details during monthly close meetingsResponsible for coordinating all statutory payments with LATAM accounting firmCreate and maintain labor cost analysisRecommend policy and procedure changes towards continuous improvementResponsible for new concepts and maintenance of GL account setup with payroll vendorUnderstanding and management of accruals and time off policiesManage OneView ticketing system for your region and assist with managing Payroll mailbox and internal Ultragenyx payroll ticketing systemResponsible for managing and validating vacation use, accruals, and timely vacation paymentsResolve payroll and tax issues quickly, efficiently and with a high degree of customer service; escalating or redirecting if neededRequirements:A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Human Resources or relevant experience preferred5+ years progressive experience in LATAM payrollFluent in Portuguese, Spanish and English; both oral and writtenStrong understanding of payroll and legislation across multiple jurisdictions in LATAMGood knowledge of payroll and benefit regulations in at least one of the above countriesUnderstanding of tax regulations of more than one country with preferred knowledge in BrazilUnderstanding and management of accruals and time off policies for BrazilMicrosoft Office Suite; Particularly Excel skills: formulas, pivot tables, V-look upExpertise in liaising and working closely with HR, Benefits, Finance, and third-party payroll vendors.Effective analytical and problem-solving skillsKnowledge of basic accounting procedures and principlesFlexibility to adapt to a fast-evolving environmentExcellent customer service and team support experienceExperience with a major HCM system required; prior Ultimate Software experience is a plusWilling to learn and expand knowledgeBenefits:Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the companyLong term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offeringsFitness reimbursement* Benefits vary by region and countryUltragenyx Pharmaceutical is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin/ancestry, age, disability, marital and veteran status, and any other status or classification protected by applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for all protected statuses or classifications protected by applicable law, including individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, for pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, and based on sincerely held religious beliefs. Applicants can request an accommodation prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, you may contact Talent Acquisition by emailing us at ******.
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