Payroll & Benefits Specialist - Remote (Latam Only)

Location: Remote (Latam Only) Employment Type: Full-time, contract About the Position The Payroll Specialist is an individual contributor role on our Payroll team, focused on administering international payroll through CloudPay, our third party payroll processor. You’ll serve as the primary point of contact with CloudPay, ensuring accurate data flow, running pre-payroll reports, verifying inputs, and reviewing payrolls before they’re finalized. You’ll also support the Payroll Lead with US and Canada payroll, which makes up the bulk of our payroll volume. This is a high-volume, process-driven administrative role rather than a strategic one — accuracy, consistency, and follow-through matter most. You’ll report to the Payroll Lead, with the reporting line and scope expected to evolve as you ramp up (typically within 6 months, though this can extend depending on progress). Key Responsibilities Manage end-to-end payroll for salaried employees globally. Assist in the year-end payroll process across all regions. Support reconciliation processes and resolve payroll discrepancies. Ensure smooth onboarding, offboarding, and changes in payroll, retirement, and benefit systems. Update payroll records with changes in 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. Stay updated on global tax and regulatory ch