LATAM Payroll Specialist

Accurately and timely process payroll and benefits for Latin American countries, ensuring compliance with local labor laws and tax regulations, and delivering exceptional service to employees.

Requirements

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Costa Rica, Mexico, Brazil, Chile
• Administer employee benefits programs including health, life, retirement, and leave policies
• Partner with HRSS Benefits and HRSS Payroll to evaluate and optimize Payroll delivery and benefit offerings
• Collaborate with external benefits brokers and vendors to assess market trends, negotiate renewals, and implement new benefit programs
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Monitor changes in labor laws and tax regulations across LATAM and recommend necessary updates to payroll and benefits processes
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve payroll and benefits operations
• Provide training and guidance to HR colleagues and managers on payroll and benefits procedures
• Collect and verify timesheets and obtain required approvals
• Process monthly/quarterly Expat shadow payroll entries and 3rd party relocation entries
• Provide support to both internal and external audit inquiries
• Verify and audit payroll changes entered by PRP’s for processing with established deadlines
• Update and process T&A requests using HR internal helpdesk, with established SLA’s
• Respond to employees with questions regarding their payroll information
• Maintain payroll and benefit support documents per internal policies and procedures
• Complete payroll and benefit reporting requirements per country regulations
• Drive change by collaborating on procedures to streamline payroll and benefit processes
• Assist in special projects as assigned by management