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 employees and leaders on time and attendance matters and runs the payroll cycle for administrative and operational staff.

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.
• Execute and oversee the full payroll cycle for administrative and operational staff, ensuring accurate and timely payments.
• Prepare and reconcile monthly information required by 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.