**Job no**: 574319 **Work type**: Full time **Location**: Bogota, Colombia **Categories**: Client Accounting **Office Location**: Colombia Key Responsibilities - Supervise and manage the payroll team, including staffing, training, performance management, and workload distribution. - Oversee the day-to-day operations of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with regulatory requirements. - Review and approve payroll transactions, including payroll runs, tax filings, and deductions, prior to processing. - Monitor payroll controls and procedures to minimize errors and ensure data integrity in payroll systems. - Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated payroll inquiries and issue resolution, providing timely and effective support to employees and stakeholders. - Develop and implement strategies to optimize payroll processes, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency. - Prepare payroll-related reports and analysis for management, providing insights and recommendations for decision-making. - Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws, regulations, and reporting requirements. - Stay up to date of developments in payroll technology, regulations, and best practices, and implement changes as necessary to maintain compliance and improve operations. Qualifications & Experiences required - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; professional certification (e.g., CPP) is preferred. - Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in payroll processing, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role. - Expertise in payroll software systems and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. - Comprehensive understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements. - Proven track record in managing payroll operations, including payroll processing, tax filings, and reporting. - Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and develop staff. - Experience in implementing process improvements and optimizing payroll procedures. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders. - Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of integrity. - Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to resolve complex payroll issues and escalate as needed. - Fluent in English, both written and spoken (C1 or at least B2), with the capacity to articulate complex ideas and strategies clearly and concisely. **What's in it for you?** **Pathways for career development** - Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work. - We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF. - Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy. **Making an impact** - You’ll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients. - Through our corporate social responsibility program, you’ll also be making a difference in the communities where we work. **A supportive environment** - Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace. - Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best. **Want to know more about a career with TMF Group? Watch this video**: **Advertised**: 30 Aug 2024 SA Pacific Standard Time **Applications close**: 30 Sep 2024 SA Pacific Standard Time