Senior Payroll Specialist LATAM
Core
Subject matter expert on Global Payroll operations for Brazil and Mexico, ensuring accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery.
Role type
Senior Payroll Specialist (LATAM)
Builds
Accurate payroll cycles, tax filings, and compliance reports for Brazil and Mexico operations.
Domain
Human Resources / Payroll / Latin America Labor Law
Required skills
Brazil payroll statutory obligations (eSocial, FGTS Digital, INSS, IRRF), Mexico payroll calculations (Christmas Bonus, profit sharing), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (preferred), MS Excel/Google Sheets, ADP Celergo, SuccessFactors
Preferred skills
Union due slips processing, employee lifecycle management, SOX compliance, process automation
Responsibilities
Prepare and review advance, monthly, and supplemental payrolls for LATAM operations; Manage Brazil 13th month salary, vacation, and termination calculations; Manage Mexico Christmas Bonus, profit sharing, and termination calculations; Reconcile payroll and support accounting close processes; Issue union due slips and submit for payment; Prepare income tax DARF and reconcile amounts; Own employee lifecycle processes (onboarding, vacations, terminations); Partner with Legal, Finance, and HR on termination processing and collective bargaining agreements; Ensure annual compliance requirements and assist with audits; Train junior payroll staff and document SOPs; Automate processes to enhance scalability.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC