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@erikaaugustodasilva

Senior HR and Payroll leader specializing in Brazilian payroll, compliance, and system implementations.

Brazil
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What I'm looking for

I seek remote or hybrid roles driving payroll implementations and operations, with opportunities to lead projects, ensure compliance, and optimize HR/payroll processes.

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

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Current

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.

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Subject Matter Expert

Apr 2025 - Aug 2025 (4 months)

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.

BL

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.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

FE

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.

NI

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.

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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.

CA

College Derville Allegretti

Technical Training, Accountancy

Completed technical training in Accountancy with focus on accounting principles relevant to payroll and tax compliance.

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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.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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