Senior LATAM Payroll Specialist

Aspen Technology; Xico; On-site; MXN 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AspenTech is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to support accurate and compliant payroll across LATAM, focusing on Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina. The role requires strong Mexico payroll expertise and coordination with HR, Finance, and payroll providers.

You will execute payroll cycles, reconcile inputs, and ensure statutory compliance while maintaining documentation and controls across multiple countries. Fluency in Spanish and English is required, with Portuguese a plus.

Qualifications

• Typically 5–8 years of payroll experience, including Mexico payroll responsibility.
• Experience with Workday and payroll ERP platforms such as ADP or Oracle is preferred.
• Professional fluency in Spanish and English; Portuguese is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyze detailed payroll data.
• Experience coordinating with outsourced payroll providers and cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of LATAM payroll processes across Mexico, Brazil, Colombia and Argentina.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute payroll cycles across LATAM ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Validate payroll inputs across HCM, payroll, and finance systems (Workday/ADP/Celergo or similar).
• Investigate variances and elevate material exceptions or high-risk issues.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and payroll providers for cycle milestones and documentation.
• Prepare monthly payroll accruals and support annual reconciliations when applicable.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and process documentation per controls.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Spanish & English fluency

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Payroll knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or Business Administration

Tools

Workday

ADP

Oracle

Job description

AspenTech is seeking a Senior Payroll Analyst to support accurate and compliant payroll across LATAM, focusing on Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, and Argentina. The role requires strong Mexico payroll expertise and coordination with HR, Finance, and payroll providers.

You will execute payroll cycles, reconcile inputs, and ensure statutory compliance while maintaining documentation and controls across multiple countries. Fluency in Spanish and English is required, with Portuguese a plus.