Moffatt & Nichol specializes in large complex waterfront infrastructure projects and is recognized as one of the worldwide leaders in this field. We are actively looking for a Payroll Specialist to join our Bogota office. The successful coordinator will ensure accurate and timely processing of the company's payroll. Handles all aspects of payroll operations from processing timesheets and managing adjustments due to employee status changes, to addressing payroll-related inquiries. They will also maintain effective communication with HR and other departments as is essential to streamline payroll processes and resolve discrepancies. This position will help with payrolls in the Americas, Europe, and Australia – a person with expertise in multiple countries with a desire to grow is desired. About Moffatt & Nichol: Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure advisor specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors, and rivers. Reflecting Moffatt & Nichol's commitment to design innovation since 1945, Engineering News-Record (ENR) has ranked the company No. 1 in Marine and Port Facilities and among the Top 50 Designers in International Markets. Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and architects who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, the Americas, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in three primary practice areas—coastal, environmental, and water resources; ports and harbors; and transportation, bridges, and rail. Duties and responsibilities: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. Process attendance records and other necessary documents for international payroll operations. Verify payroll information for accuracy and ensure all relevant paperwork is in order. Coordinate with HR about changes in payroll (e.g. terminations, new hires, salary changes, LOA). Oversee electronic payments and distribution of payroll checks. Update data with salary or wage adjustments. Process other financial compensations or deductions (e.g. annual bonuses, severance pay, taxes, worker's compensation). Handle benefit expenses, like insurance fees or paid leave. Generate reports to upper management upon request. Address employee inquiries and resolve complaints regarding salaries and payments. Collaborate with relevant authorities (e.g DIAN, HMRC) for audits or information requests, ensuring compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and tax laws. Contribute to ongoing improvement of HR Services practices, processes, and systems and respective documentation. Other duties: Please note this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in related field. 3-5 years of experience in payroll, experience with medium-sized organizations. International (outside US) payroll experience preferred. Excellent communication skills and able to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment with multiple project responsibilities. Self-motivated, highly organized, positive, and takes pride in work and being an integral part of a committed team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and intermediate skills in Word and PowerPoint. Proficiency in ADP (WorkforceNow, Celergo, GMV) is preferred. Fully Bilingual English-Spanish. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Integrity, professionalism, and a commitment to confidentiality. Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems. Detailed knowledge of payroll processes. All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST 800-171. Working conditions: This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Physical requirements: Sedentary role, however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement: As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our worldwide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings. 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