Payroll Specialist, LATAM

Job Summary

The Payroll Specialist, LATAM is responsible for managing and overseeing end-to-end payroll operations for assigned LATAM countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders and external providers to navigate complex local statutory, tax, and labor regulations.

Qualifications

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