About the Role
Lead and manage payroll operations for Latin America, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. Supervise payroll teams, improve processes, and act as a key point of contact for regional payroll inquiries and system coordination.
Responsibilities
- Oversee payroll processing for multiple countries in Latin America
- Ensure all payroll activities meet local legal and tax requirements
- Manage payroll team members and support professional development
- Collaborate with HR and finance departments on payroll data integrity
- Monitor payroll timelines and resolve discrepancies promptly
- Implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy
- Serve as primary contact for regional payroll escalations
- Coordinate with external vendors and payroll providers
- Maintain documentation for payroll policies and procedures
- Support audits by providing accurate payroll records and reports
- Lead month-end and year-end payroll closing activities
- Train team members on new payroll systems and updates
- Ensure compliance with labor laws across jurisdictions
- Standardize payroll operations across Latin American countries
- Identify and mitigate payroll-related risks
- Support system upgrades and payroll technology implementations
- Track key performance indicators for payroll operations
- Facilitate communication between global teams and local offices
- Ensure data privacy and security in payroll handling
- Prepare and review payroll journal entries
- Manage employee payroll inquiries through leadership oversight
- Support organizational changes affecting payroll operations
- Develop contingency plans for payroll disruptions
- Promote a culture of accountability and precision
- Stay current on regulatory changes impacting payroll
Compensation
Competitive salary and benefits package
Work Arrangement
Fully remote position with flexibility across Latin American time zones
Team
Part of a global payroll operations team supporting regional compliance and accuracy
Why This Role Matters
This position plays a critical role in ensuring employees across Latin America are paid accurately and on time. It supports financial integrity and regulatory compliance while shaping the employee experience through reliable payroll delivery.
What to Expect
You will lead a team responsible for end-to-end payroll operations, work closely with cross-functional partners, and drive consistency in payroll practices. Expect regular collaboration with HR, finance, and compliance teams across regions.
Not applicable for remote roles based in Latin America
