Payroll Specialist (Latam)

TL;DR

Payroll Specialist (Latam): Managing end-to-end payroll processes for Central American countries with an accent on compliance, statutory filings, and local labor regulations. Focus on driving standardization, automation initiatives, and ensuring data accuracy in a fast-paced, international environment.

Location: Central America / LATAM (hirify.global)

Salary: $33,300 — $74,900 USD

Company

hirify.global is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease.

What you will do

• Act as the subject matter expert for assigned Central America countries, ensuring full ownership of payroll processes.
• Process end-to-end in-house payroll, including data collection, validation, calculations, approvals, payments, and statutory compliance.
• Manage statutory filings, tax obligations, and social security requirements across assigned countries.
• Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery aligned with KPIs and SLAs.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and alignment.
• Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives.

Requirements

• Several years of experience in LATAM payroll, with strong exposure to Central America.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes independently.
• Strong understanding of compliance, statutory filings, and local labor regulations.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).

Nice to have

• Experience with in-house payroll operations.
• hirify.global work experience.
• Familiarity with payroll systems and tools; experience with automation or process improvements.

Culture & Benefits

• Work from anywhere.
• Flexible paid time off and working hours.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• Mental health support services.
• Learning budget.

Hiring process

• Profile review.
• Interview with recruiter.
• Interview with team member.