Payroll Specialist

1 month ago
Full-time
Junior
HR and Recruiting
CookUnity

CookUnity

CookUnity is a prepared meal delivery service by award-winning chefs, offering flexible meal plans nationwide. With hundreds of gourmet options, customers can choose meals based on their preferences and dietary needs, enjoying restaurant-quality dishes...

Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure
251-1K
Founded 2015
$1M raised

Description

  • Support end-to-end payroll processing across the US, Canada, and LATAM with accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
  • Liaise with managers to ensure hourly employee timesheets are reviewed and approved on time.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Tech to improve HRIS and payroll systems.
  • Maintain compliance with international payroll, tax, and labor requirements.
  • Own documentation, reporting, and recurring and ad hoc payroll process support.
  • Design and implement automated workflows using Excel or Google Sheets macros and custom scripts.
  • Build scalable, auditable custom processes using AI tools when off-the-shelf software is insufficient.
  • Track payroll KPIs such as error rates, processing times, and response SLAs.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality for sensitive payroll information.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of payroll processing experience.
  • Deep understanding of payroll regulations, taxes, and labor law across at least 2 of the following regions: US, Canada, LATAM.
  • Advanced proficiency with Google Sheets or Excel.
  • Experience with process improvement and automation, ideally using no-code tools or HRIS customization.
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Legal, HR, and Tech teams.
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment.
  • Excellent English communication skills.
  • Advanced knowledge of automation tools such as macros and scripting languages (e.g., AI, Google Apps Script) is a strong plus.

Benefits

  • Paid in USD.
  • Remote work option.
  • 15 days of vacation from the start date.
  • 16 fully paid Argentine holidays.
  • Monthly healthcare stipend for a preferred provider.
  • 4-week paid sabbatical after 5 years with CookUnity.
  • Paid family leave.
  • Compassionate leave of 3-5 days when needed.
  • Access to customizable perks including learning opportunities, wellness memberships, and delivery apps.
  • Personalized English coaching.

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