Onsite Bogotá Payroll Specialist (Workday)

ATOMS; Puerto Bogotá; On-site; COP 42,000,000 - 75,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite Bogotá office

Job summary

Atoms is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Bogotá office. You will own payroll processes, manage the Workday lifecycle, and ensure compliance with US payroll taxes and local regulations. This role is based in our Bogotá office, with onsite work five days a week.

This position requires 3+ years in payroll administration, advanced Workday experience, and strong English (B2+). Proficiency in Excel and data reconciliation is essential for accurate reporting and payroll integrity.

Qualifications

• Understanding of US payroll taxes, labor laws, and statutory deductions is a huge plus.
• 3+ years of experience in payroll administration, preferably within a multinational or high-growth tech environment.
• Advanced hands‑on experience with Workday (specifically the Payroll and HCM modules) is highly preferred.
• Full professional proficiency in English (B2 or higher). You will be communicating daily with global stakeholders, writing reports, and navigating systems entirely in English.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to reconcile complex data sets without breaking a sweat.

Responsibilities

• Execute payroll processes, including the calculation of gross/net pay, overtime, commissions, bonuses, and deferred compensation.
• Manage the full "hire-to-retire" lifecycle in Workday, handling everything from onboarding and offboarding to salary adjustments and leave of absence.
• Stay ahead of local payroll legislation to ensure all tax withholdings, mandatory deductions, and payroll liabilities are strictly compliant.
• Perform regular audits of payroll records and reconcile general ledger entries to ensure financial accuracy.
• Act as the primary point of contact for employees and supervisors, resolving complex payroll inquiries with clarity and empathy.
• Proactively identify inaccuracies or missing information in our people data and implement reporting improvements.

Skills

Payroll administration

US payroll tax knowledge

English proficiency

Data reconciliation

Tools

Workday

Excel

Job description

Atoms is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Bogotá office. You will own payroll processes, manage the Workday lifecycle, and ensure compliance with US payroll taxes and local regulations. This role is based in our Bogotá office, with onsite work five days a week.

This position requires 3+ years in payroll administration, advanced Workday experience, and strong English (B2+). Proficiency in Excel and data reconciliation is essential for accurate reporting and payroll integrity.