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Especialista S\u00e9nior de RH (Processamento Salarial e Opera\u00e7\u00f5es)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Vis\u00e3o Geral da Fun\u00e7\u00e3o<\/strong><\/h3>\n

This senior operational role is designed for a key client of Hexa People. The successful candidate will join our client’s team directly as a subject-matter expert (SME) to manage end-to-end HR operations, with a heavy emphasis on payroll management, employee data integrity, local labor law compliance, and benefits administration. In addition to owning complex operational workflows, this role acts as a mentor to junior team members and an advisor to leaders across the organization.<\/p>\n

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  • Payroll & Attendance Management:<\/strong> Oversee the full payroll cycle, validating time and attendance records (absences, vacations, overtime) in time management platforms (e.g., Sisqual) and coordinating seamlessly with external payroll providers.<\/li>\n
  • Employee Lifecycle & Onboarding:<\/strong> Manage contract drafting, addendums, accesses, tools, and documentation from initial onboarding through offboarding; conduct administrative and payroll orientation sessions for new hires.<\/li>\n
  • Benefits, Health & Safety:<\/strong> Administer employee benefits (meal cards, life\/health insurance, benefits portals), process insurance invoices, handle work accident reporting, and manage occupational health medical screenings in compliance with legal timelines.<\/li>\n
  • Reporting & Compliance:<\/strong> Compile, analyze, and present HR operational metrics (FTE allocation, Power BI reports, annual bonus calculations) for management, ensuring strict adherence to labor laws, company policies, and GDPR standards.<\/li>\n
  • Stakeholder Support & Mentorship:<\/strong> Address complex queries from employees and managers, provide system training to new leaders, and mentor junior HR team members to drive continuous process improvements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Key Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    • Professional Experience:<\/strong> 5+ years of hands-on experience in HR Operations, with significant expertise in local payroll management, time & attendance tracking, and HR data handling.<\/li>\n
    • Legal & Compliance Acumen:<\/strong> Deep working knowledge of local labor legislation, payroll mechanisms, occupational health requirements, and data privacy regulations (GDPR).<\/li>\n
    • Technical Skills:<\/strong> Proficiency with HRIS systems, time tracking tools (e.g., Sisqual), and strong MS Office skills (advanced Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for management presentations).<\/li>\n
    • Leadership & Mentorship:<\/strong> Proven ability to handle complex cases autonomously, advise line managers on policy interpretation, and train\/mentor junior HR team members.<\/li>\n
    • Attributes:<\/strong> Exceptional attention to detail, strong ethical standards for handling confidential data, and a customer-service mindset within a fast-paced environment.<\/li>\n
    • Language Proficiency:<\/strong> Strong communication skills in English and Portuguese.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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