LATAM HR / Payroll Lead

TL;DR

LATAM HR / Payroll Lead: Driving culture and compliance by creating and implementing HR policies, processes, and payroll systems for LATAM markets, with an accent on Brazil and LATAM employment law, compliance, and vendor management. Focus on ensuring regulatory adherence, optimizing payroll operations, and fostering a compliant and supportive workplace culture.

Location: Remote within LATAM, with a strong focus on Brazil-specific employment and payroll laws.

Company

hirify.global is a product company that helps merchants confidently grow their businesses by providing fraud protection and creating frictionless shopping experiences for customers globally.

What you will do

• Act as a subject matter expert on Brazil and LATAM employment law and compliance.
• Create and implement HR policies, processes, and handbooks for LATAM regions to ensure compliance with local laws.
• Advise the HRBP team on performance management, talent acquisition, compensation strategy, and overall compliance in the region.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with local vendors and labor organizations.
• Manage the local office presence, including shaping strategy, contract negotiations, and vendor management.
• Select, implement, calculate, and process payroll, payroll taxes, withholdings, and deductions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in HR and Payroll as a Manager, Generalist, or equivalent role.
• Extensive knowledge of Brazil employment and payroll laws and compliance is required.
• Proven ability to develop and deliver scalable people programs.
• Experience in employee relations and HR operations in Brazil.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interpret and visualize data.
• Advanced Portuguese and English language skills are required.

Nice to have

• Experience dealing with PEOs and/or orchestrating a transition from a PEO to direct employment.
• Experience with Mexico employment law.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical and Dental Insurance.
• Meal Vouchers and Stock Options.
• Annual Performance Bonus or Commissions.
• Paid Parental Leave (12 weeks).
• On-Demand Therapy for all employees and their dependents.
• Dedicated learning budget through Learnerbly.
• Life Insurance.
• Company Social Events and hirify.global Swag.