LATAM Payroll Specialist

Oakleaf Partnership; New York (NY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Remote Payroll Specialist to assist in building LATAM payroll operations. This role requires hands-on experience with payroll in Colombia, Mexico, and Brazil, and proficiency in ADP Workforce Now. Candidates should have 4-5+ years of experience including SOP creation and process mapping. The position offers flexible hours within the EST or CT time zones.

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of payroll experience, particularly LATAM payroll.
• Proven experience with Colombian, Mexican, and Brazilian payroll compliance.
• Expertise in creating SOPs and process documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage LATAM payroll processes and build out processes for Colombia, Brazil, and Mexico.
• Liaise with payroll vendors for accurate and timely processing.
• Create detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll transactions.

Skills

ADP knowledge

Payroll experience in LATAM

SOP creation

Process mapping

Detail-oriented

Tools

ADP Workforce Now

iCIMS

Rival

Job description

Remote Payroll Specialist (LATAM / ADP)

• Compensation: $40 – $45/hour (contract)
• Duration: 3-6 months
• Location: Remote – EST or CT hours required
• Eligibility: Open to U.S. Citizens or Permanent Residents only – no sponsorship available
• Environment: Global Tech Firm | multi-country payroll | Fast-paced | Project-focused

We are partnering with a global, high-growth organization in search of a Payroll Specialist to help them build out their LATAM payroll operations and lead process documentation initiatives. This contract role is ideal for someone with deep ADP knowledge, hands-on experience managing payroll in Colombia, Mexico and Brazil, and strong skills in creating SOPs and process guides. You will play a critical role in streamlining workflows, ensuring compliance, and setting up the Payroll Manager for long-term success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage LATAM payroll processes and help build out processes for Colombia, Brazil and Mexico
• Liaise with three payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely processing
• Support ADP system clean-up for validation tables, security groups, data integrity checks, etc…
• Create detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for payroll transactions, including new hire onboarding, employee lifecycle changes and offboarding processes
• Gather payroll variances, reconcile data, and document resolution steps
• Work closely with HR systems (ADP, iCIMS, Rival) to ensure smooth integrations
• Document and hand over all processes to the Payroll Manager upon completion

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 4-5+ years of payroll experience, including LATAM payroll
• Proven hands-on experience with Colombian, Mexico and Brazilian payroll compliance
• Strong track record in SOP creation, process mapping, and documentation.
• Advanced knowledge of ADP Workforce Now (system setup, validation, and transactions)
• Experience with iCIMS, Rival, or similar HRIS/ATS tools a plus.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to work independently.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments and able to deliver with minimal handholding.

Ready to apply?

If your profile matches the above and you would like to be considered for this opportunity – or have questions – please apply or contact Riley at [e-mail] for more information and the full job description.