Payroll Specialist, LATAM

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist, LATAM is responsible for the accurate, compliant, and timely execution of payroll activities across multiple Latin American countries, utilizing third-party vendors such as ADP Celergo and Deloitte. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and external providers to ensure adherence to complex local statutory, tax, and labor regulations, while supporting payroll transformations, process improvements, and ongoing compliance initiatives.

About the Role

This is a full-time exempt position that can be based out of any of our offices in the US including but not limited to: Johnston, RI, Norwood, MA, Boston, MA, Bellevue, WA, Plymouth, MN, Parsippany, NJ, Malvern, PA, Frisco, TX., Chicago, IL, Walnut Creek, CA, Woodland Hills, CA or Alpharetta, GA. The schedule requires three days in-office on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with flexibility to work remotely two days per week on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience required. A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field is highly preferred.
• Certification: Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) is preferred.
• Work Experience: 5+ years of payroll experience with demonstrated LATAM regional payroll responsibility. Hands-on experience with multi-country LATAM payroll processing is required. Experience working with ADP Celergo and/or Deloitte is highly preferred. Prior exposure to Workday payroll integrations is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Knowledge: Strong knowledge of LATAM payroll legislation, statutory deductions, and labor practices.
• Attention to Detail: High attention to detail with strong analytical and reconciliation skills.
• Communication: Effective communication with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Independence: Comfortable working independently and managing multiple countries and deadlines.
• Matrixed Environment: Comfortable working in a matrixed, global environment.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Language Requirements

English: Required
Spanish: Required
Portuguese: Highly Preferred

Compliance, Regulations & Controls

Maintain strong working knowledge of LATAM payroll legislation, social security, labor laws, and statutory reporting requirements. Monitor regulatory changes and coordinate implementation with vendors and internal partners. Ensure statutory filings, tax remittances, and year-end requirements are completed accurately and timely. Identify and escalate payroll compliance risks and recommend corrective actions.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

Act as primary operational contact for LATAM payroll vendors. Review vendor deliverables, SLAs, and issues; drive resolution of discrepancies. Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, Mobility, and Benefits teams to resolve payroll-related issues. Support audits, internal reviews, and data requests related to LATAM payroll activity.

Reporting, Reconciliations & Data Integrity

Review and reconcile payroll reports, funding requirements, and general ledger impacts. Support payroll-to-GL reconciliations and downstream financial validation. Ensure employee payroll data integrity and confidentiality in accordance with data protection requirements.

Projects, Systems & Process Improvement

Participate in payroll system implementations, migrations, vendor transitions, and enhancements. Support testing for payroll system updates, regulatory changes, and integrations (e.g., Workday to vendor). Identify opportunities to standardize and streamline LATAM payroll processes. Document regional procedures and controls.

Pay & Benefits

The final salary offer will vary based on individual education, skills, and experience. The position is eligible to participate in FM’s comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes an incentive plan, generous health and well-being programs, a 401(k) and pension plan, career development opportunities, tuition reimbursement, flexible work, time off allowances and much more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.