SWORD Health is hiring a
Senior Payroll Analyst

Summary

The job is for a Payroll Specialist at Sword Health, responsible for managing monthly payroll processes, ensuring compliance, developing payroll analytics, and participating in audits. The role requires a university degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or equivalent experience, fluency in English, advanced Excel skills, knowledge of labor and fiscal legislation in Portugal, and results-oriented attitude.

Requirements

• University degree in accounting, finance, human resources, or equivalent in a related field or experience minimum 4 years of experience in payroll required
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Experience with HRIS along with advanced Excel skills and ability to work with large amounts of data
• Strong knowledge of labor and fiscal legislation in Portugal

Responsibilities

• Manage the processing and accurate completion of monthly payroll processes for Portugal Employees and all International Contractors/EOR's
• Review U.S. payroll cycles and payments with an external party ensuring payroll accuracy
• Ensure all payments are duly authorized, correct and compliant
• Manage and own the payroll inbox by responding to inquiries with precision and efficiency
• Establish, document, maintain and enforce proper payroll policies and procedures
• Maintain accurate payroll and audit reports in accordance with statutory and filing requirements
• Own the delivery of all fiscal and parafiscal returns associated with payroll
• Prepare all necessary payroll accruals for the accounting team
• Process all (CARTA) equity-related transactions, ensuring accurate reporting and statutory filings
• Develop and maintain payroll analytics to provide insights about labor costs, trends and variances
• Perform financial analysis on payroll data to support budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning
• Produce other ad hoc financial and operational reporting
• Initiate and support process improvement and efficiencies across payroll to streamline processes
• Participate in the interim and annual audits for the Group
• Manage internal and external payroll queries within a timely and professional manner
• Provide thought leadership, expertise, and guidance in scaling operational efforts

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• Equity Shares
• Discretionary PTO Plan
• Parental leave
• 401(k)
• Flexible working hours
• Remote-first Company
• Internet Stipend for remote working
• Paid Company Holidays
• Free Digital Therapist for you and your family
• Meal Allowance
• Remote Work Allowance
• Work from home
• Unlimited Vacation
• Snacks and Beverages
• English Class
• Unlimited access to Coursera Learning Platform