What this job can offer you
Remote is solving modern organizations' biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote.
With Innovation as one of the core values, we have built Automation and AI capabilities into the requirements for every role.
We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best‐in‐class HR platform.
Apply now and define the future of work!
What you bring
* Several years of experience in LATAM payroll, with strong exposure to Central America.
* Proven experience managing end‐to‐end payroll processes independently.
* Strong understanding of compliance, statutory filings, and local labor regulations.
* Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail and problem‐solving skills.
* Ability to operate in a fast‐paced, global environment and manage multiple priorities.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Experience working cross‐functionally with Finance, Product, or Implementation teams.
* Strong knowledge of payroll processes across Central America, particularly in countries such as Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
* Solid understanding of local tax regulations, social security, and statutory compliance.
* Experience managing end‐to‐end payroll processing in‐house.
* Knowledge of payroll accounting and reconciliations.
* Familiarity with payroll systems and tools; experience with automation or process improvements is a plus.
* Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken).
* Experience with in‐house payroll operations is a strong plus.
* Remote work experience is a plus, but not required.
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the subject matter expert for assigned Central America countries, ensuring full ownership of payroll processes.
* Process end‐to‐end in‐house payroll, including data collection, validation, calculations, approvals, payments, and statutory compliance.
* Manage statutory filings, tax obligations, and social security requirements across assigned countries.
* Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and timely delivery aligned with KPIs and SLAs.
* Handle payroll accounting, reconciliations, and support financial reporting requirements.
* Partner with internal stakeholders (Payroll Implementation, Finance, Product, and Support teams) to ensure smooth operations and alignment.
* Identify process gaps and drive continuous improvements, standardization, and automation initiatives.
* Manage payroll exceptions, escalations, and complex cases with a problem‐solving mindset.
* Support and mentor other payroll specialists, contributing to team development and knowledge sharing.
Practicals
* You'll report to: Manager, Payroll Operations LATAM
* Team: Operations – Payroll
* Start date: As soon as possible
Benefits
Our total rewards philosophy ensures fair, unbiased compensation and equitable equity pay, along with competitive benefits across all locations. Benefits and perks include a budget for local in‐person social events or co‐working spaces.
Salary
The annual salary range for this full‐time position is $33,300 - $74,900 USD.
How you'll plan your day (and life)
We work asynchronously, which means you can plan your schedule around your life (and not around meetings). Read more at remote.com/async.
You will be empowered to take ownership and be proactive. When in doubt you will default to action instead of waiting. Your life‐work balance is important, and you will be encouraged to put yourself and your family first, and fit work around your needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Remote is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse, inclusive workforce that reflects all backgrounds and identities. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic, are welcomed and will receive a fair hiring experience.
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