Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Intern

TL;DR

Payroll, Compensation & Benefits Intern (Fintech): Support end-to-end multi-country payroll operations, compensation administration, and benefits management across US, Canada, and Latin America with an accent on data accuracy, compliance, and process documentation. Focus on reconciling payroll variances, assisting with audits, managing employee lifecycle changes, and identifying automation opportunities.

Location: Bogota, Colombia

Company

Fintech company revolutionizing shopping with interest-free installment plans, driving merchant sales through increased conversions and order values.

What you will do

• Support payroll operations across US, Canada, and Colombia, including data entry, reconciliation, and documentation.
• Assist with benefits enrollment, terminations, and employee lifecycle changes in HRIS and benefits platforms.
• Perform data quality checks and support payroll/benefits audits with documentation and variance reconciliation.
• Help with compensation benchmarking, vendor invoice management, and compliance with ERISA, ACA, FLSA, and Colombian labor law.
• Act as first point of contact for employee payroll, benefits, and compensation questions.
• Document processes, support leave administration, AI/automation initiatives, and ad-hoc projects for growth and expansion.

Requirements

• English proficiency (written and verbal) — must be able to collaborate with US-based teams daily
• Spanish fluency (native or near-native)
• Current university student or recent graduate in Finance
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides) and Microsoft Office (Excel)
• Ability to manage confidential information and work in fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Basic understanding of Colombian payroll, taxation, and labor compliance
• Interest in AI, automation, and RegTech in People Operations

Culture & Benefits

• High standards, relentless improvement, and fixing problems permanently
• Encourage innovation, calculated risk-taking, and disagree-then-commit mindset
• Focus on action, trust, results delivery, and surrounding with top talent
• Dynamic, high-growth environment with pathway to full-time role based on performance