Own the end-to-end payroll process ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strict compliance with Colombian labor, tax, and social security regulations.
Be responsible for statutory payments, mandatory filings, and reporting to government authorities (UGPP, DIAN, MinTrabajo, etc.).
Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit requirements, and company policies.
Handle sophisticated payroll scenarios including salary integral, variable compensation, expatriates, and special agreements.
Process Optimization & Automation
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline payroll processes and reduce operational risks.
Implement automation, digital tools, and guidelines to increase efficiency, data quality, and payroll visibility.
Maintain strong payroll documentation, SOPs, and governance frameworks.
Business Partnership & Advisory
Act as the subject matter authority for payroll, advising HR, Finance, Legal, and business leaders on regulatory changes and payroll implications.
Provide payroll insights, analytics, and trends to support strategic decision-making.
Serve as the customer concern point for sophisticated payroll queries.
Vendor & Technology Management
Oversee relationships with payroll vendors, software providers, and third-party administrators.
Ensure service-level agreements (SLAs) are met and drive continuous quality and performance improvements.
Lead system updates, integrations, and payroll calendar management.
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Supervise and mentor payroll specialists, fostering a high-performance, customer focused culture.
Develop team capabilities in compliance, analytics, and process excellence.
Ensure cross-training and business continuity plans are in place.
Reporting, Controls & Audit
Ensure accurate payroll reconciliations, variance analyses, and monthly/annual reports for Finance and Corporate.
Lead internal and external audits, providing full documentation and ensuring corrective actions are implemented.
Maintain robust internal controls to mitigate payroll risks.
Employee Experience & Service Delivery
Guarantee a positive employee experience through clear, responsive, and high-quality payroll service.
Handle sophisticated cases discreetly, maintaining confidentiality and sensitivity.
KPI´s
Vendor & Technology Management (Vendor SLA Compliance: ≥ 98% adherence to service-level agreements; System Uptime & Reliability: ≥ 99.5% for payroll systems and Integrations; Issue Customer concern Resolution: ≤ 72-hour closure of vendor-related incidents).
Relationship:
Collaboration : Employees, People Mangers, HRD, HRBPs ,HR Local, Facilities, Rewards, First point, STP,FC,FP&A
Internal : Compensation and Benefits (Salud, Dental,Vehículo,funeraria,vida), Payroll Vendro (Dayforce and ITOS), Social Security (EPS,Pensión,Caja y ARL), Michel Page, COPNIA, UGPP.
Requirements
Profile:
Deep and updated knowledge of Colombian labor law, tax regulations, social security, UGPP standards, and statutory requirements.
Ability to interpret sophisticated regulations and accurately translate them into operational practices.
Exceptional ability to identify, prevent, and mitigate payroll risks.
Strong focus on internal controls, audit readiness, documentation, and error-free execution.
Advanced analytical thinking to interpret payroll data, identify patterns, and resolve discrepancies quickly.
Comfortable using metrics to make decisions and drive improvements.
Ability to communicate payroll implications clearly to HR, Finance, Legal, and senior leadership.
Understands business dynamics and provides proactive insights that support decision-making.
Strong people-leadership skills to coach, upskill, and motivate payroll teams.
Ability to build a culture of accountability, precision, and service perfection.
Strong capability to handle payroll vendo
Benefits
Dental insurance
Additional Information
Job Description :
Mission of this Job:
Ensure the accurate, timely, and fully compliant execution of payroll and all related processes for employees in Colombia, closely adhering to labor, tax, and social security regulations. Own the continuous improvement and digitalization of payroll operations to strengthen efficiency, control, and risk mitigation. Serve as a strategic partner to the business, providing insights, analytics, and authority guidance that enhance decision-making, employee experience, and operational governance.
Diageo · Bogota, Colombia