Bilingual Payroll Associate

TMF Group; Bogotá; Híbrido; COP 33.480.000 - 60.264.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working scheme

International environment

Business Academy trainings

Descripción de la vacante

TMF Group in Bogotá is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support payroll operations for employees across North America within an international environment. You will ensure accurate, on-time payroll processing in compliance with local regulations and TMF policies.

Key duties include processing payroll, preparing monthly client reports, maintaining records, and aiding in process improvements. Strong English skills (B2-C1), attention to detail, and proactive service orientation are essential.

Formación

• Currently enrolled in a university (at least 6th semester) or technologist diploma; accounting/finance background advantageous.
• Prior USA payroll processing experience (minimum 1 year).
• Familiarity with payroll software systems (ADP, QuickBooks, VISMA) and intermediate Excel skills.
• Basic knowledge of USA payroll regulations, tax laws and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with meeting deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced English proficiency (B2-C1).

Responsabilidades

• Process payroll administration in accordance with current legislation.
• Ensure payroll processes comply with local regulations and internal guidelines.
• Handle low-complexity payroll processes end-to-end (reconciliations, data entry, starters/leavers, salary payments).
• Prepare regular client-specific and statutory monthly reports.
• Assist in accurate and timely payroll processing, data entry, calculations, and hours verification.
• Maintain payroll records and employee information in the system with accuracy.
• Assist in payroll reports including earnings statements and tax filings.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives in payroll.
• Monitor legislative changes affecting the payroll agenda and ensure compliance.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information and handle sensitive data.

Conocimientos

Advanced English

Attention to detail

Time management

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Educación

University enrollment or technologist diploma

Herramientas

ADP

QuickBooks

VISMA

Descripción del empleo

About TMF Group

TMF Group is a leading provider of administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world.

As we’re a global company with 11,000+ colleagues based in over 125 offices across 87 jurisdictions, we actively seek out people with the talent and potential to flourish at TMF Group, whatever their background, and offer job opportunities to the broadest spectrum of people. Once on board we nurture and promote talented individuals, making sure that senior positions are open to all.

Discover the Role

As a Payroll Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting payroll operations for employees across North America while being based in Bogotá. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic international environment, ensuring payroll processes are completed accurately, on time, and in compliance with company policies and local regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll administration in accordance with the current legislation.
• Ensuring that payroll processes are in compliance with local regulations, legal and taxation standards, procedures and comply with legislative obligations as well as TMF internal and global guidelines and internal auditing requirements (e.g. ISAE certification).
• Processing of low complexity process that are expected to be processed independently from the beginning to the end such as reconciliation of payroll on monthly basis, data entry, starters and leavers, salary payments and others related.
• Prepare regular client specific and statutory monthly reports.
• Assist in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees, including data entry, calculations, and verification of hours worked.
• Support the maintenance of payroll records and employee information in the payroll system, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Assist in the preparation of payroll reports, including earnings statements, tax filings, and other relevant reports.
• Contribute to process improvements and efficiency enhancements in payroll operations, identifying opportunities for automation and standardization.
• Keeping track of relevant changes in legislative concerning the assigned payroll agenda.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information and handle sensitive data with discretion.

Key Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a university (at least 6th semester), or possess a technologist diploma or equivalent; further education in accounting, finance or a related field is advantageous.
• Prior experience in USA payroll processing or related administrative functions (Minimum 1 year).
• Familiarity with payroll software systems (e.g., ADP, QuickBooks, VISMA, or others) and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Basic knowledge of USA payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail and sense of problem solving.
• Ability of multitasking and task prioritizing.
• Ability to work independently, be proactive and have a pro-client approach.
• Team and service oriented.
• Advanced English Skills (B2-C1).

What’s in it for you?

• Stable employment
• Hybrid working scheme
• An international and dynamic environment
• Exceptional people and atmosphere
• Business Academy: Online platform with multiple learning resources such as trainings and written materials.
• Local benefits apply according to local office policies.