HR Generalist & Payroll Support (LATAM)
HR Generalist & Payroll Support (LATAM)
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Job Description
Position summary:
At the Rainforest Alliance we are looking for a proactive relationship builder who is customer and results-oriented adaptable to change and committed to encouraging employee wellbeing.
As Human Resources (HR) Generalist & Payroll Support (LATAM) you will handle every aspect of the employee life cycle while working closely with staff to ensure their needs are met. The People Operations team is diverse and multicultural with different educational and professional backgrounds driving operational excellence and contributing to a great employee experience. We are seeking a HR Generalist who is not only resilient and adaptable in dynamic environments but also demonstrates initiative thinks creatively and has a strong solution-oriented approach.
Under the supervision of the HR Manager Latin America the HR Generalist will be accountable for a broad range of HR functions related to payroll onboarding employee relations compensation and benefits. The HR Generalist also maintains oversight of personnel file archiving ensures compliance with both HR-related internal rules and national legislation and manages information in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) for all staff in Latin America. The HR Generalist collaborates closely with other HR colleagues for specific HR projects and will play an integral role in supporting employee wellbeing initiatives.
To succeed in this role candidates must be resilient to change possess strong communication and organizational skills be conversant with labour practices with a solid grounding in HR operations specifically in the countries where we operate in Latin America. Additionally candidates should demonstrate a proactive approach creative problem-solving skills and a passion for building trust-based partnerships with employees and managers across the globe.
Responsibilities:
- The Rainforest Alliances Core Values are Impact Change Collaboration Openness and Trust and as such they form the basis of the behaviours we demonstrate:
- Control the monthly payroll and statutory deductions and support the preparation and implementation of a global payroll system;
- Ensure the accurate and timely processing of employee payrolls which includes the calculation of salaries deductions bonuses in each country we operate;
- Ensure that staff data including salaries (and benefits) are accurately reported in HRIS (UKG);
- Administer staff local and global benefits ensuring that labour laws and guidelines are respected and train staff on the same;
- Administer contracting of new hires and ensure that staff files are up to date following local and global guidelines;
- Ensure that onboarding and offboarding processes are well implemented in close coordination with hiring managers and Manager Latin America;
- Ensure accurate registration of leave/absences and support the preparation and implementation of the time off module in HRIS (UKG);
- Provide support for global and regional projects and initiatives;
- Provide proactive support on wellbeing initiatives and employee engagement activities thinking creatively to foster a positive work culture;
- Advise the Manager Human Resources Latin America and Legal teams on issues related to non-compliance with HR guidelines and anticipate issues that may affect the delivery of HR services;
- Offer innovative out-of-the-box solutions for HR challenges always maintaining a forward-thinking solution-oriented approach;
- Keep the Employee Handbooks up to date in line with local labour laws and Rainforest Alliance rules and regulations;
- Provide support to and coordinate staff group activities such as team retreats and team buildings; and
- Any other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in human resources management accounting or related field.
- Minimum 5 years relevant professional human resources experience (required).
- Direct experience handling payroll compensation and benefits (required).
- Knowledge and experience with employment laws in Latin America and the associated administrative requirements;
- Intermediate written and verbal proficiency in English (required).
- Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally linguistically and effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders;
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner;
- Proactive self-starter approach with strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively;
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially;
- Proficient in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook with experience in HRIS administration systems;
- Resilience to change and a proactive approach towards supporting employee wellbeing initiatives; and
- Experience in a not-for-profit and international environment preferred.
Level: 4
Deadline: 03 October 2025
Notes: Only candidates legally authorized to work in Colombiawill be considered.
If you have any questions about the job vacancy please contact the HR department:
The Rainforest Alliance encourages diversity and inclusion across the global organization. With this commitment to diversity we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of gender race color ethnicity religion sexual orientation gender identity ages disability and any other protected group.
Employment Type
Full-Time
