Oversee end-to-end payroll processing across multiple LATAM countries (e.g., Central America, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Chile, Dominican Republic, etc.)
Ensure payroll accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local labor, tax, and social security regulations
Review and validate gross-to-net results prior to final approval
Manage complex payroll elements including variable compensation, statutory bonuses (e.g., Aguinaldo), profit sharing (PTU), terminations, and expatriate scenarios
Coordinate payroll funding and payment timeliness with Treasury and vendors
Ensure compliance with country-specific statutory requirements (e.g., IMSS, INFONAVIT, FGTS, AFP, ISR, etc.)
Oversee statutory filings, tax payments, and year-end reporting
Maintain documentation for SOX and internal audit controls
Monitor regulatory changes across LATAM and ensure timely implementation
Drive standardization of payroll processes aligned to global policies
Lead regional payroll implementations, vendor transitions, and acquisitions
Identify automation opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention
Support data integrity and reporting accuracy
Lead and develop regional payroll analyst/Admin
Provide training on compliance updates and payroll procedures
Establish KPIs for regional performance and continuous improvement
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and collaboration

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
7-10+ years of payroll experience, including multi-country LATAM payroll
Strong knowledge of LATAM labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory reporting
Experience working with global payroll systems (Workday, ADP) and regional vendors
Experience with SOX controls and audit processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Bilingual (English/Spanish required; Portuguese preferred)

Manager I, Payroll LATAM

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