Payroll Consultant

At SITA, we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry. We are recognized as a Great Place to Work® by our employees and certified in most of our locations. We work in 95% of international airports and with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. About the role and team Payroll Consultant You will be a key figure within our Americas Payroll team, ensuring employees’ salaries are paid correctly and on schedule. You'll work with numbers, a team, and resolve issues. Our team is dedicated to continuous improvement and offers growth within our evolving HR department. What you will do Collect and consolidate payroll inputs. Manage electronic timekeeping systems or collect and review timesheets. Provide information and answer employee questions about payroll-related matters. Maintain employee records in payroll systems and files. Ensure data alignment between HR system, payroll systems, and employee files. Process payroll where the payroll provider is not available. Request and ensure payments of HR suppliers (payroll, benefits, 3rd parties). Update SOPs and checklists with latest processes. Perform data checks before each payroll. Perform controls before payroll approval. Propose and work on process improvement for supported countries and processes. Provide inputs for audit requests. Prepare periodic payroll reports (or from payroll provider). Qualifications 3+ years of payroll/HR/finance operations or relevant experience supporting multiple US states and/or Caribbean/LATAM region. Understanding of HR and finance processes. A degree in finance or accounting. Experience with MS Excel. Experience with reporting tools. Experience with ADP or equivalent. Strong analytical and communication skills. Solid organizational and time‑management skills. Fluent in English; Spanish or Portuguese preferred. Aptitude for problem solving. Desire to work as a team with a result‑driven approach. What we offer Flex Week: work from home up to 2 days/week. Flex Day: shape your workday to suit your life. Flex-Location: take up to 30 days a year to work from any location worldwide. Employee wellbeing: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Champion Health platform. Professional development: LinkedIn Learning and other training platforms. Competitive benefits tailored to local market and employment status. SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and self-identify. Location: Santiago, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Human Resources. Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting. #J-18808-Ljbffr