Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee payroll operations across the United States and Latin America, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processes, including salary payments, bonuses, commissions, deductions, taxes, and final settlements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations in the USA, as well as labor and tax requirements across LATAM countries.
• Partner with Finance, HR, and external payroll providers to ensure payroll accuracy and process efficiency.
• Lead compensation initiatives, including salary benchmarking, compensation analysis, merit increases, promotions, and bonus programs.
• Develop and maintain compensation structures, salary bands, and job leveling frameworks aligned with market competitiveness and company strategy.
• Analyze payroll and compensation data to identify trends, risks, cost-saving opportunities, and process improvements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and headcount planning related to payroll and compensation expenses.
• Ensure accurate payroll reporting, audits, reconciliations, and documentation across all regions.
• Manage payroll vendors, benefits deductions, and related third-party relationships.
• Oversee payroll system updates, implementations, and process automation initiatives.
• Provide guidance to managers and HR teams regarding compensation decisions, payroll policies, and market practices.
• Ensure confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive payroll and compensation information.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll, compensation, and compliance matters.
• Create and maintain payroll and compensation policies, procedures, and best practices for a multinational environment.
• Stay informed on payroll legislation, compensation trends, and regulatory changes impacting the USA and LATAM regions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience managing payroll operations in both the USA and LATAM.
• Strong knowledge of US payroll regulations, taxes, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with multinational payroll environments and compensation management.
• Advanced knowledge of payroll systems, HRIS platforms, and Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing payroll vendors and regional stakeholders.
• Advanced English proficiency C1 CEFR (written and verbal).

What We Offer

• Hybrid work model
• Prepaid medical plan
• Life insurance
• Connectivity & transportation allowance
• Opportunity to work in a specialized U.S. healthcare environment