Payroll & Benefits Specialist – Latam Only

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Manage international payroll through CloudPay, our third-party payroll processor.

• Act as the main liaison with CloudPay.

• Ensure the seamless flow of accurate payroll data.

• Generate pre-payroll reports and validate inputs.

• Review payrolls prior to final approval.

• Assist the Payroll Lead with payroll processes for the US and Canada.

• Oversee end-to-end payroll for salaried employees worldwide.

• Aid in year-end payroll activities across all regions.

• Support reconciling accounts and address payroll discrepancies.

• Handle onboarding, offboarding, and modifications in payroll, retirement, and benefits systems.

• Update payroll records for exemptions, benefit coverage, savings deductions, job titles, and department/division transitions.

• Address employee questions regarding payroll processes and benefits.

• Assist with general ledger reconciliations and manage vacation accruals.

• Keep track of global tax and regulatory updates.

• Progress towards leading payroll and benefits processes, implementing enhancements, managing escalated issues, and contributing to strategic decisions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll and benefits processing using in-house systems such as Workday or UKG.

• Post-secondary degree or diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalent experience.

• At least 3 years of relevant payroll experience in a diverse and complex operational environment.

• Global payroll experience is advantageous.

• Must have experience with payroll processes in Canada and the US.

• Payroll certification is required, or equivalent experience is acceptable.

• Strong knowledge of payroll systems; experience with UKG or similar in-house systems is essential.

• Excellent analytical skills with a strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficient in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.

• Capable of multitasking and remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong numerical skills and ability to perform complex calculations.

• Proficiency in English is mandatory.

• Ability to manage confidential information responsibly.

• Capacity to meet payroll deadlines and perform well under pressure.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to engage with cutting-edge products.

• Fully remote and distributed team environment.

• Async-first collaborative work culture.

• Paid educational programs and sponsorship for certifications.

• Comprehensive company benefits.

• Contract with the client.