We are seeking a highly motivated Payroll Specialist to join our LATAM payroll team based in Guadalajara. This hybrid role is ideal for someone with a strong command of payroll operations across LATAM countries, excellent Excel skills, and fluency in both English and Spanish. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and compliant payroll processing, resolving employee inquiries, supporting internal audits, and contributing to process improvement initiatives. 

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY?

• Input and manage mass data from timekeeping systems, production records, and timecards into payroll systems.
• Audit payroll documentation and make necessary corrections or adjustments prior to payroll processing.
• Generate and review comparison reports to identify discrepancies.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee and manager inquiries about payroll matters (vacations, leaves, retro pay, tax concerns, etc.).
• Ensure all payroll requests and changes have proper approvals in line with internal and external compliance standards.
• Support payroll processing for multiple LATAM countries.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Participate in special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the payroll team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Payroll Leadership.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

Significant knowledge working with Microsoft Office. Advanced Excel proficiency is mandatory.

Must have current working knowledge of payroll best practices.

Colombian payroll experience is a definite plus!

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Knowledge of labor laws (LFT, LISR, LIMSS, LINFONAVIT, etc.)

Familiarity with payroll systems ADP, SAP. Oracle is highly desired.