Remote Payroll Specialist / Analyst - LATAM

Cover Genius; Stockton (CA); Remote; USD 88,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cover Genius is seeking a Payroll Specialist / Analyst to join their Global Financial Operations team. This role will focus on managing LatAm Payroll processes and requires extensive experience in payroll, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset. The ideal candidate is driven and values collaboration, working in a diverse and inclusive environment. Join us to make a significant impact in the insurtech industry and enjoy a competitive compensation package.

Benefits

Employee Stock Options

Passionate team environment

Social Initiatives

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive global payroll experience.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the End-To-End LatAm Payroll process, ensuring data integrity.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll inquiries.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency within global payroll.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma in accounting, finance, and/or payroll

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Google Suite

Job description

About The Role

As a Payroll Specialist / Analyst at Cover Genius, you will be working within a rapidly expanding Global Financial Operations team, reporting to the Associate Director, Global Payroll. This role requires a knowledgeable and resourceful team player who will support and assist in the evolution of the day-to-day LatAm Payroll transactions while working cross-functionally across the organization.

This role is responsible for managing the End-To-End LatAm Payroll process, ensuring data integrity, fostering strong employee, vendor, and internal relationships, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate is driven, reliable, has a strong background in LatAm payroll, exceptional (Spanish) communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a desire to be part of a global insurtech company committed to protecting customers worldwide.

What will your day look like? You will...

• Customer Service & Relationship Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for external and internal stakeholders regarding payroll inquiries, discrepancies, and resolutions. Foster positive working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Payroll Processing & Payments: Review, process, and reconcile payroll output. Ensure accurate and timely payroll payments.
• Data Integrity & Compliance: Maintain accurate records, verify approvals, and ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency within the global payroll function, including automation and streamlining workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement best practices.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Reconcile payroll transactions. Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities as well as audit support.
• Payroll Vendor Management.

To help us level up, you'll ideally have:

• A diploma in accounting, finance, and/or payroll is highly preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive global payroll experience.
• Experience working with various payroll solutions preferred.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Suite and/or Google Suite.
• Strong knowledge of global payroll principles, general accounting practices, and financial controls.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to manage vendor and internal relationships effectively.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluent in spoken and written English and Spanish.
• Willingness to be adaptable for calls with team members on European timezones.

Why Cover Genius?

Cover Genius cares about being the best in our industry and about our team. We understand life can be fluid, so we provide an environment to support that. This includes:

• Employee Stock Options: We want our people to share in our success, rewarding them with ownership for their contributions.
• Work with passionate people: Our team is passionate about our work and giving back. Our CG Gives programs enable us to all become philanthropists through our recognition and rewards system.
• Social Initiatives: Pictures speak a thousand words!

If you think you fit the above, send us your resume and let’s chat!

• The cash compensation range for this role is between $88,000-$130,000.
• This role requires a monthly visit to our San Francisco office.
• Cover Genius promotes diversity and inclusivity. We do not tolerate discrimination, demeaning treatment, or harassment based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.