Payroll, Time & Attendance Specialist Panama

Job Description

Maersk is a global leader in integrated logistics and have been industry pioneers for over a century. Through innovation and transformation we are redefining the boundaries of possibility, continuously setting new standards for efficiency, sustainability, and excellence.

At Maersk, we believe in the power of diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning and we work hard to ensure that the people in our organisation reflect and understand the customers we exist to serve.

With over 100,000 employees across 130 countries, we work together to shape the future of global trade and logistics.

The Payroll, Time & Attendance Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll in Panama, ensuring full compliance with local labor laws, Social Security (CSS), and tax regulations. This role supports payroll operations, statutory reporting, and employee inquiries, while coordinating with HR, Finance, and external stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Process end-to-end payroll for employees in Panama, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Review and validate time and attendance data, including overtime, shifts, and manual adjustments.

• Ensure compliance with Panamanian labor laws and internal company policies.

• Manage statutory deductions, including CSS (Caja de Seguro Social), ISR (income tax), and other local contributions.

• Prepare and submit reports and payments to CSS

• Reconcile payroll data with accounting and ensure proper reporting.

• Coordinate payroll payments through banking platforms (e.g., CITIBANK).

• Handle employee payroll inquiries and provide timely resolution.

• Support internal and external audits by providing payroll documentation.

• Identify and implement improvements to payroll processes and controls.

We are looking for:

• 3+ years of experience in payroll processing in Panama or Latin America ​ (mandatory).

• Strong knowledge of CSS regulations, Panamanian labor law, and local tax requirements (ISR).

• Experience with payroll systems (Workday preferred).

• Familiarity with banking platforms and payroll payment processes.

• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

• Ability to manage confidential information with integrity.

• Bilingual (Spanish and English)

• Intermediate Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, data analysis.

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Maersk is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we embrace different styles of thinking. Maersk is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants without regard to race, colour, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy or parental leave, veteran status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all legal requirements.

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