Payroll Specialist Bilingual Hybrid

Locations: Medellín, Barranquilla, Bucaramanga, Armenia, Cali, Ibagué, Pereira, Manizales

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm EST

English Level: 9.0–10.0

Education: Accounting experience required; training/development experience is a plus

Work Model: Hybrid (2–3 days remote after training)

Start Date: June 23, 2025

Our client is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Specialist to manage payroll for 300–400 U.S.-based employees. This is a senior-level role within a large organization of over 17,000 employees.

Responsibilities:

• Process payroll accurately and on time
• Ensure compliance with U.S. payroll tax laws
• Use SAP, Paylocity, or ADP for payroll processing
• Maintain and update employee payroll records
• Reconcile payroll data and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries
• Generate reports for internal and external use
• Collaborate with HR and finance departments
• Assist with tax filings and year-end reporting
• Handle PTO, garnishments, and reimbursements
• Identify and implement process improvements

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of U.S. payroll experience (300+ employees)
• Proficiency in SAP, Paylocity, or ADP
• Strong understanding of U.S. payroll tax laws
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive and analytical mindset
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Willingness to work overtime as needed
• Desirable: Experience in training or development
• Desirable: Valid U.S. VISA

This is a great opportunity to join a growing company and make a real impact in payroll operations.