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Wanessa Borges

@wanessaborges

Senior Payroll Specialist and People Operations professional, driving compliant payroll, process optimization, and KPI-driven HR insights.

Brazil

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a People Ops/Payroll role where I can ensure CLT compliance, improve employee lifecycle operations, and optimize processes with data analysis and KPIs—within a collaborative team that values ownership and continuous improvement.

I bring a strong professional focus in Human Resources and People Operations, with experience ensuring high-quality HR operations in Brazil. Over the years, I’ve combined administrative expertise with data analysis and KPI construction to improve decision-making and operational reliability.

As a Senior Payroll Specialist at KAIZEN GAMING, I ensure compliance with Brazilian labor law (CLT), support HR operations through payroll platform testing, and strengthen employee lifecycle processes. I manage leaves, onboarding and offboarding, payroll generalist activities, and internal/external audit processes, while continuously optimizing operations and documentation.

Previously at SHOPEE BRASIL, I supported fast-paced HR operations with payroll testing using User Acceptance Testing (UAT) on ADP, end-to-end admission logistics, vacation and alimony control, and benefits administration (health, odonto, life insurance, VT, PAT). Earlier roles also built my foundation in remuneration calculation, salary studies and offer letter formulation, recruitment and training planning, and financial administration—grounded in strong system use (Excel and HRIS/internal tools) and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Payroll Specialist

Current

Kaizen Gaming

Nov 2025 - Present (7 months)

Ensured compliance with Brazilian labor law (CLT) to support high-quality HR operations, including employee lifecycle and leave management. Managed onboarding/offboarding and audit activities, and supported payroll platform testing for employee and People Ops modules.

Payroll Operations Employee Lifecycle Leave Management Onboarding And Offboarding Audit Management Payroll Platform Testing People Ops APADATA

Associate HR Operations

Shopee Brasil

May 2021 - Nov 2025 (4 years 6 months)

Supported HR operations with strong knowledge of Brazilian labor law (CLT) and social security regulations across the employee lifecycle. Conducted UAT for payroll platform employee modules, managed generalist payroll activities, and optimized documentation and process flows.

Payroll Operations UAT Testing Employee Lifecycle Management Benefits Administration ADP

HR Analyst

Emerson Process Ltda

Sep 2019 - Apr 2021 (1 year 7 months)

Handled HR operations including remuneration calculations, salary studies, and offer letter preparation. Managed benefits inclusion/exclusion/reissues, coordinated training logistics and annual training planning, and supported recruitment, onboarding, and vacancy control.

Benefits Administration Recruitment And Selection Onboarding

Financial Administration Analyst

Urbes

Jun 2017 - Aug 2019 (2 years 2 months)

Performed financial administration activities including payment provisioning, accounts payable/receivable control, and bank reconciliations. Managed taxes and contract-related invoicing, including IRPJ/ISS/INSS/PIS/COFINS/CSLL calculations and invoice releases.

Accounts Payable And Receivable Bank Reconciliation Tax Compliance Invoicing Financial Control IRPJ ISS INSS PIS COFINS

Operational Consultant

Agência Just Intercâmbios

Jul 2015 - Feb 2016 (7 months)

Issued travel documentation and managed health insurance enrollment for international students. Supported admissions processes by enrolling students in schools abroad and coordinating related operational steps.

Air Ticket Documentation Insurance Enrollment International Admissions Customer Service Operations & Support