Payroll Specialist (Guatemala)
On-siteGuatemala City, Guatemala, Guatemala
Job Summary
Audit attendance records and validate payroll calculations to ensure accurate disbursements for over 110 employees in Guatemala. Process final pay for resignations and terminations per local laws, manage fund requests for Banco Industriale, and resolve discrepancies before payroll finalization. Utilize Planilla as the main system administrator and QuickBooks for accounting reconciliations, while leveraging advanced Excel to analyze data and prepare reports. Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries regarding taxes, deductions, and benefits, investigating issues with confidentiality. Ensure compliance with Guatemalan labor regulations, statutory contributions, and legislative changes, supporting audits and recommending process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of payroll experience
- Experience processing payroll in compliance with Guatemalan labor and tax laws
- Hands-on experience with Planilla
- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks
- Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Experience supporting employee payroll inquiries and resolving payroll issues
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Desired Qualifications
- Payroll or Accounting certification
- Experience supporting payroll for organizations with 100+ employees
- Experience participating in payroll audits and compliance reviews
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance and People Operations teams
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