Payroll Coordinator (Fintech)

TL;DR

Payroll Coordinator (Fintech): Managing the end-to-end Colombian payroll cycle and transitioning the local team to a new operating entity with an accent on statutory compliance and BPO vendor management. Focus on building a greenfield payroll playbook, ensuring payment accuracy, and integrating HRIS data flows.

Location: Remote within Colombia (Bogota mentioned)

Company

hirify.global is a fintech company redefining the shopping experience through interest-free installment plans and innovative retail technology.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end monthly Colombian payroll cycle, including data submission, validation, and payment release in partnership with a BPO provider.
• Ensure full statutory compliance regarding PILA, DIAN reporting, and Colombian labor law.
• Manage the data interface between UKG HRIS, BPO, and Finance for new hires, compensation changes, and deductions.
• Lead the payroll transition from Remoti to the hirify.global Colombia SAS entity.
• Build and maintain audit-ready SOPs, payroll calendars, and control matrices from scratch.
• Handle USD-denominated contractor payments via Payoneer and oversee UGPP audits.

Requirements

• 4+ years of hands-on Colombian payroll experience, preferably in tech, fintech, or SaaS.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field.
• Deep expertise in Colombian labor law, social security systems, and statutory requirements.
• Experience acting as a client-side coordinator for outsourced BPO payroll providers.
• Strong working English proficiency (C1) for daily collaboration with US-based stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience using AI tools (e.g., Claude) to enhance productivity and research.

Nice to have

• Experience leading payroll transitions, BPO implementations, or HRIS migrations.
• Familiarity with Payoneer or other cross-border payment rails.
• Background in publicly listed or pre-IPO fintech companies with SOX-adjacent controls.
• Native Spanish proficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic, fast-paced environment with significant opportunities for career advancement.
• Culture based on relentlessly high standards, calculated risk-taking, and extreme ownership.
• Emphasis on candid communication, trust, and delivering high-quality results.
• Remote-friendly work arrangement within Colombia.