Payroll and Time Office Analyst

About the role

APM Terminals, which operates the Port of Balboa under the temporary operation of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, is looking for a Payroll and Time Office Analyst in Panama City. The role supports the payroll and time and attendance functions for administrative and operational staff, in a dynamic, international environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support and guide employees and leaders on work schedules, vacations, leave, absences and time and attendance questions.
• Validate and process payroll updates such as new hires, promotions, salary adjustments, transfers and leaves of absence.
• Run and oversee the full payroll cycle for administrative and operational staff, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly information submitted to government and social security agencies, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Coordinate with government agencies, financial institutions, insurance companies and other vendors involved in payroll administration.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related field.
• Excellent written and spoken English and Spanish.
• Attention to detail, teamwork and a continuous improvement, process-driven mindset; Lean is a plus.

Required skills

• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office package.