Erika User
@erikaaugustodasilva
Senior HR and Payroll leader specializing in Brazilian payroll, compliance, and system implementations.
What I'm looking for
I am a results-oriented HR and payroll professional with over 20 years' experience implementing and operating payroll for multinational and local employers in Brazil, including large-scale ADP and Workday integrations. I have led payroll for 2,000+ employees, coordinated payroll operations for 50+ small companies, and managed 15+ implementation projects, consistently ensuring compliance with Brazilian labor, social security, and tax legislation.
I bring strong process-design and project-management expertise, documented SOPs and DWIs for global clients, and practical experience as a consultant and people manager across consulting firms and in-house roles. Bilingual in English and Portuguese, I deliver pragmatic, compliance-first solutions that reduce manual work, improve accuracy, and support scalable HR operations.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Payroll Consultant
3clicksrh Ltda
Sep 2025 - Present (5 months)
Provide payroll audit, SOP design, and process optimization for multi-brand clients, reducing manual workload and standardizing payroll workflows across operations servicing tens of thousands of employees.
Brazilian Payroll Lead Consultant
Spencer Thomas Group
Jun 2022 - Present (3 years 8 months)
Led ADP payroll and time & attendance implementation and Workday integration for multinational clients, standardized payroll policies, and managed monthly payroll processing and tax filings to ensure full compliance.
Advised on Brazilian payroll regulations and parametrized global payroll system for a pharmaceutical client of 1,200 employees, ensuring statutory compliance and supporting system rollout.
HR & Administrative Manager
Credit House Soluções em Crédito
Oct 2016 - May 2022 (5 years 7 months)
Managed HR and administrative operations for a financial services firm, leading a 10-person back-office and 20 indirect sales staff while overseeing payroll, recruitment, and performance management.
Project Consultant – Payroll Implementation
ADP Brasil Ltda
Aug 2015 - Apr 2016 (8 months)
Managed payroll and timekeeping software implementations for national and multinational clients up to 1,000 employees, including requirements gathering, configuration, and client training.
Senior Labor Controllership Specialist
BDO Brazil Auditores e Consultores Ltda
Jun 2014 - May 2015 (11 months)
Provided labor and social security consulting for national and multinational clients, managing outsourced employee lifecycle activities including payroll, benefits, taxes, and compliance.
Human Resources Coordinator
Vida Feliz Produtos Naturais
Sep 2012 - Apr 2014 (1 year 7 months)
Managed HR functions for a call center, overseeing recruitment, payroll, employee relations, and benefits to support operational needs and workforce stability.
Human Resources Analyst
Copagaz Distribuidora de Gás SA
Jan 2009 - May 2012 (3 years 4 months)
Processed payroll and time & attendance for 2,000 employees across 18 units, ensuring accuracy and compliance while supporting performance management and HR reporting.
Personal Department Manager
Virtual Contabil S/C Ltda
Feb 2008 - Jan 2009 (11 months)
Coordinated a small HR team and managed HR operations for multiple client companies, delivering payroll and personnel services across outsourced portfolios.
Payroll Manager
Reliz Serviços Ltda
May 2006 - Feb 2008 (1 year 9 months)
Led payroll operations within an accounting firm, managing payroll processing and client deliverables to ensure timely and compliant payroll services.
Payroll Coordinator
Urupes Serviços Empresariais
Jul 2002 - May 2006 (3 years 10 months)
Coordinated payroll activities for accounting firm clients, overseeing calculations, statutory filings, and payroll-related client communications.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FRONS Educação
MBA, Artificial Intelligence
Currently studying an MBA in Artificial Intelligence to expand technical and strategic expertise in AI applications for HR and payroll processes.
NED College (Dublin, Ireland)
Non-degree / Language Studies, English Language / Business English
2024 - 2024
Completed studies in Dublin to improve English language proficiency and business communication skills.
Escola Paulista de Direito
Post-Graduation (Specialization), Labor Law
Completed a post-graduation specialization in Labor Law and Labor Lawsuit focused on Brazilian labor legislation and dispute resolution.
College Derville Allegretti
Technical Training, Accountancy
Completed technical training in Accountancy with focus on accounting principles relevant to payroll and tax compliance.
Centro Universitário 9 de Julho
Associate Degree, Human Resources Management
Earned an associate degree in Human Resources Management covering recruitment, payroll fundamentals, and HR operations.
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