LATAM Payroll Specialist

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Requirements:

• Advanced or fluent Spanish, which is mandatory for this role.
• Intermediate to advanced level of English (will be tested).
• At least 5 years of experience in Corporate Payroll and HR processes, including knowledge of international country regulations and familiarity with LATAM payroll.
• Expertise includes Payroll Accounting and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to collaborate effectively with stakeholders.
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks and multitasking, thriving in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be available to learn and work with other countries and regions.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in organizing and streamlining Payroll and HR processes, ensuring effective support for daily operations.
• Carry out payroll closing activities, ensuring accuracy, timely payments, tax compliance, and alignment with the accounting team.
• Support adherence to local labor legislation in LATAM countries and assist with accessory obligations in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Maintain communication with the third-party payroll supplier, ensuring approvals, checks, and templates are aligned with core HR processes.
• Collaborate with Legal to identify potential risks and implement best practices in HR policies.
• Monitor the application of labor legislation across the region.
• Handle Personnel Administration processes, such as admissions, vacations, terminations, transfers, leaves, benefits, social charges, and accounting.
• Assist in preparing management reports and updating policies as needed.