Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge—navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We help companies recruit, pay and manage international teams and all positions are fully remote.
What This Job Can Offer You This role is part of our general Payroll Operations team. You will own end-to-end payroll processes for Central America, working cross‑functionally with global teams and shaping the future of global payroll.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the subject‑matter expert for Central America countries, ensuring full ownership of payroll processes.
Process end‑to‑end in‑house payroll: 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) for smooth operations.
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.
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,



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.
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.
Practicals
Reports to: Manager, Payroll Operations LATAM
Team: Operations – Payroll
Location: Central America / LATAM (remote)
Start date: As soon as possible
Benefits
Work from anywhere
Flexible paid time off
Flexible working hours (async)
16 weeks paid parental leave
Mental health support services
Stock options
Learning budget
Home office budget & IT equipment
Budget for local in‑person social events or co‑working spaces
Annual salary range for this full‑time position: $33,300—$74,900 USD.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Remote values diversity and inclusion. We encourage applicants of all ethnic groups, genders, sexuality, ages, abilities, disability status and any other under‑represented group. We provide accommodations during the interview process and give candidates the option to disclose pronouns or complete an anonymous demographic questionnaire. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

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