Payroll & Benefits Specialist – Latam Only

SkilldLabs

. Administer international payroll through CloudPay, the third-party payroll processor .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeRemote • MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in administering global payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance while managing payroll systems like CloudPay and UKG. Proficient in handling payroll discrepancies, onboarding, and offboarding, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

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Global Payroll ExperiencePayroll CertificationExperience With UKGProficiency In ExcelUS And Canada Payroll Experience

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingData AnalysisComplex CalculationsPayroll ReconciliationVLOOKUPsPivot TablesPayroll Systems ManagementAttention To DetailMultitaskingConfidential Data Handling

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsProblem-SolvingAbility To Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

CloudPayUKGExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

Payroll Certification

Industry Keywords

Human ResourcesBusiness AdministrationAccountingPayroll ProceduresEmployee BenefitsGlobal Tax Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Administer international payroll through CloudPay, the third-party payroll processor
Serve as the primary point of contact with CloudPay
Ensure accurate payroll data flow
Run pre-payroll reports and verify inputs
Review payrolls before finalization
Support the Payroll Lead with US and Canada payroll
Manage end-to-end payroll for salaried employees globally
Assist in year-end payroll processes across all regions
Support reconciliations and resolve payroll discrepancies
Manage onboarding, offboarding, and changes in payroll, retirement, and benefit systems
Update payroll records for exemptions, benefit coverage, savings deductions, job titles, and department/division transfers
Respond to employee inquiries about payroll procedures and benefits
Assist with general ledger reconciliations and vacation accruals
Monitor global tax and regulatory changes
Progress toward leading payroll and benefits processes, implementing improvements, handling escalated issues, and contributing to strategic decisions

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in payroll and benefits processing using in-house systems like Workday or UKG
Post-secondary degree/diploma in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or equivalent experience
3+ years of relevant payroll experience in a diverse, complex operation
Global payroll experience is an asset
Canada and US payroll experience is a must
Payroll certification required, or equivalent experience
Excellent knowledge of payroll systems; experience with UKG or similar in-house systems
Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and accuracy
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
Ability to multitask and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
Strong numeracy skills and ability to perform complex calculations
Proficiency in English required
Ability to handle confidential data
Ability to meet payroll deadlines and work under pressure