Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Intern

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

📋 Description

• Provide comprehensive support for payroll operations across the United States, Canada, and Colombia, which includes data entry, reconciliation, and documentation.

• Aid in the enrollment, terminations, and adjustments related to employee lifecycle changes in HRIS and benefits platforms.

• Conduct data quality assessments across payroll, benefits, and HRIS systems.

• Assist in the execution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll and benefits audits.

• Contribute to compensation research and benchmarking during the annual compensation review period.

• Oversee vendor invoices, monitor reconciliations, and prepare payment requests for payroll and benefits service providers.

• Ensure that employee files and records are maintained in compliance with local legal and regulatory standards.

• Support compliance initiatives related to ERISA, ACA, FLSA, and Colombian labor laws.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee inquiries concerning payroll, benefits, and compensation.

• Document and map processes to uncover opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements.

• Assist with employee leave of absence management, disability claims, and COBRA administration.

• Engage in AI and automation projects, including tool testing and process enhancement contributions.

• Help in gathering and organizing payroll and benefits tax documentation.

• Support various People Operations projects connected to company growth, bank charter readiness, and international expansion.

⛳️ Requirements

• Currently enrolled university student or a recent graduate in Finance.

• Excellent analytical abilities with a keen eye for detail and a strong commitment to data accuracy.

• Proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, for daily interactions with US-based teams.

• Native or near-native proficiency in Spanish.

• Strong work ethic, intellectual curiosity, and a desire to learn new areas.

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and integrity.

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, rapidly-growing environment with shifting priorities.

• Proven experience using Claude or similar large language model tools is a requirement.

• Familiarity with leveraging AI to enhance productivity, research capabilities, and communication efficiency.

• Interest in developing skills related to AI.

• Basic knowledge of Colombian payroll, taxation, and labor compliance is preferred.

• Enthusiasm for AI, automation, and RegTech applications within People Operations is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Clear pathway for full-time employment based on performance.

• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment with numerous opportunities for career growth.

• Practical experience in multi-country payroll operations, compensation management, and benefits administration.