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Tamires Alencar

Payroll and HR Lead

Summary

Results-driven trilingual payroll and HR expert with 13 years of experience in end-to-end payroll management. Expertise in onboarding, tax administration, global payroll and benefits inquiries within an Employer of Record (EOR) environment. Highly proficient in managing multi-country payroll and HR operations across LATAM, North America, and the Caribbean. Demonstrated success in both multinational corporations and dynamic payroll startups, consistently delivering accurate and efficient HR solutions.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Payroll Specialist

Atlas
08.2023 - Current
  • Processing and auditing Payroll for Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Costa Rica, Caribbean region and others.
  • Social Security and taxes reconciliation.
  • Collaborating with HR, Finance, and Benefits teams to ensure accurate payroll processing while supporting broader organizational goals.
  • Processing bi-weekly or monthly payrolls, ensuring correct calculations of wages, overtime, deductions, bonuses, and commissions.
  • Ensuring payroll compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including tax filings and wage and hour laws.
  • Addressing and resolving payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries promptly.


Payroll Specialist LATAM

Velocity Global
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Managed end-to-end payroll processes, including onboarding, tax calculations, and processing payroll and benefits bills for third parties and vendors for 1.000 employees
  • Demonstrated expertise in handling multicountry payroll operations, with a particular focus on US and LATAM countries
  • Maintained a high level of accuracy and efficiency while ensuring compliance with payroll regulations and deadlines
  • Effectively collaborated with cross-functional teams, such as HR, finance, and legal departments, to ensure seamless payroll operations
  • Provided exceptional customer service to employees, addressing payroll-related inquiries and resolving issues promptly.

US Payroll & HR Team lead

Holcim
07.2019 - 01.2022
  • Help to supervise a team responsible for US payroll processing and HR operations, ensuring accurate and timely execution of payroll activities for over 7.000 employees
  • Maintained a deep understanding of US labor laws, benefits regulations, and payroll tax requirements, ensuring compliance and adherence to legal and regulatory standards
  • Coordinated with internal staff and external vendors to ensure seamless HR, benefits, and payroll processes, including accurate funding, tax remittance, general ledger balancing, and month-end close activities
  • Led the implementation and enhancement of payroll and HR systems, streamlining processes, improving efficiency, and reducing errors through system enhancements and automation.

Payroll and HR Generalist - Brazil

Holcim
09.2016 - 07.2019
  • Managed end-to-end payroll processes for a diverse workforce, ensuring accurate and timely payroll calculations, deductions, and disbursements
  • Coordinated employee onboarding and offboarding procedures, including the preparation and processing of employment contracts, benefits enrollment, and exit interviews
  • Demonstrated expertise in Brazilian labor laws, regulations, and taxation requirements, ensuring full compliance in all payroll and HR activities
  • Conducted regular audits of payroll processes to identify and rectify discrepancies, ensuring payroll accuracy and integrity.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Holcim
03.2014 - 09.2016
  • Spearheaded talent acquisition efforts for multinational corporations and start-ups, successfully filling positions in both LATAM and US markets
  • Oversaw the end-to-end recruitment process for a high-volume industry with over 7,000 employees, ensuring timely and quality hiring across multiple locations
  • Developed and implemented innovative sourcing strategies to attract top-tier candidates.

People Partner & Talent Acquisition

UNISUZ
02.2011 - 03.2014
  • Supported organizational growth by conducting workforce planning, identifying skill gaps, and implementing effective recruitment strategies
  • Advised managers on performance-related issues, providing coaching and guidance to improve employee performance and engagement
  • Played a key role in designing and implementing a comprehensive employee benefits program, resulting in increased employee satisfaction and retention.

Education

Postgraduate Degree - Humanities And Sociology

PUC Rio Grande Do Sul
Brazil
05.2001 -

Bachelor - Human Resources Management

Universidade De Mogi Das Cruzes
SP, Brazil
05.2001 -

Diploma - Organizational Learning

EAFIT
Colombia, Colombia
05.2001 -

Languages

Portuguese
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Spanish
Proficient
C2

Software

  • SAP
  • Workday
  • ADP
  • Zendesk
  • Hubspot
  • HRBB
  • Google suite

Accomplishments

Brazilian Payroll Implementation - Velocity Global, LLC • July 2022 - November 2022
• Led the transition of a Brazilian payroll system to a new partner, ensuring a smooth process through data analysis, system testing, and proactive issue resolution.
• Visited Brazil to meet with the partner, strengthening the relationship and facilitating clear communication.
• Collaborated with internal teams to gather data, assess requirements, and ensure compliance with local labor laws, leading to accurate payroll processing.
• Managed project timelines, milestones, and resources, delivering the implementation on time.


Business Services Center Merger - Holcim • July 2019 - September 2019
• Led the 3-month integration of two Business Services centers in Canada, creating a unified customer service center, reducing costs by 10%, and cutting resolution time by 24%.
• Analyzed customer service data, identified key issues, and implemented process improvements.
• Enhanced English proficiency through daily interaction with native speakers.


HR System Transition - Workday Implementation - Holcim May 2018 - September 2018
• Led the implementation of the Workday HR system, managing the project from start to post-implementation support.
• Coordinated with IT, HR, and external consultants to ensure a smooth system transition.
• Conducted needs assessments and configured the system to align with HR processes and organizational goals.
• Developed and managed the project plan, overseeing scope, budget, and timelines.
• Provided training to employees, senior managers, and the HR team.

Involvement

Volunteer TECHO | TETO • May 2014 - June 2016 • Civil rights and social action. 

Developed and implemented an awareness campaign to increase recognition of civil rights for marginalized communities, resulting in a 10% increase in the number of civic engagements in those communities. • Developed alongside with the community strategies to decrease poverty in the regions that the foundation Techo acts.

Timeline

Payroll Specialist

Atlas
08.2023 - Current

Payroll Specialist LATAM

Velocity Global
01.2022 - 03.2023

US Payroll & HR Team lead

Holcim
07.2019 - 01.2022

Payroll and HR Generalist - Brazil

Holcim
09.2016 - 07.2019

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Holcim
03.2014 - 09.2016

People Partner & Talent Acquisition

UNISUZ
02.2011 - 03.2014

Postgraduate Degree - Humanities And Sociology

PUC Rio Grande Do Sul
05.2001 -

Bachelor - Human Resources Management

Universidade De Mogi Das Cruzes
05.2001 -

Diploma - Organizational Learning

EAFIT
05.2001 -
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