Nelson Navarrete

Nelson Navarrete possesses extensive experience in payroll management, having held key positions at prominent companies such as Smith+Nephew, Amazon, and IBM Global Process Services. As the Regional Payroll Lead at Smith+Nephew from June 2023 to May 2024, Nelson's leadership defined operational success for the team. At Amazon, Nelson served as Payroll Manager for LATAM and Mexico from July 2014 to July 2023, overseeing payroll operations and enhancing performance across various teams. Nelson's tenure at IBM involved multiple roles, including Payroll Operations Manager and Payroll SME, where responsibilities encompassed managing large teams, process documentation for African payrolls, and fostering client relations for successful project executions. With a foundation in Business Administration from Tecnológico de Costa Rica, Nelson combines an in-depth understanding of payroll systems with strong project management and leadership capabilities.