Payroll Specialist

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Payroll Specialist About Satellogic Satellogic is a vertically integrated Earth Observation company that designs, manufactures, and operates satellite systems, delivering decision-grade insights at scale to government and commercial customers. We build space systems end-to-end, from satellite design and manufacturing to launch and on-orbit operations, giving us the ability to deploy quickly, operate reliably, and support persistent monitoring across regions and priority areas. Our approach moves customers beyond one-off imagery toward continuous awareness and alert-driven decision-making, with flexible pathways that can evolve from managed monitoring to full satellite ownership and sovereign control. Our technology supports a wide range of use cases across climate monitoring, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, defense and intelligence, helping organizations detect change, manage risk, and plan with confidence. With a team distributed across five countries, Satellogic brings together expertise in satellite engineering, software development, data science, manufacturing, operations, and go-to-market. We’re a group of purpose-driven builders who value ownership, curiosity, and execution—and who work with humility, honesty, and empathy. About the team The People & Culture team at Satellogic sits at the heart of our candidate and employee experience. From finding great talent to making sure our workplace provides our global workforce with professional experiences that are inspiring, challenging and rewarding. We design, build, implement and iterate processes and initiatives across the entire lifecycle from talent acquisition and HR operations, to people, leadership and organizational development. About the position The Payroll Specialist will serve as a key point of contact for payroll-related activities, partnering with Human Resources, Finance, employees, and external payroll providers to ensure seamless payroll execution and a positive employee experience. Employment Type: Contratación eventual por cobertura de licencia por maternidad Duration: 1 año con posibilidad de efectivización Location We support flexible working and collaborate as a distributed team. As part of the People team we would expect a level of on-site presence at one of our office/ manufacturing sites in Argentina, or Uruguay. Responsibilities Global Payroll Administration Manage and oversee end-to-end payroll processing activities across global locations. Coordinate payroll calendars, deadlines, approvals, and payroll inputs to ensure accurate and timely processing. Partner with external payroll providers and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll issues and ensure service delivery. Review payroll calculations, including earnings, deductions, benefits, taxes, bonuses, commissions, and other compensation elements. Ensure payroll records are accurate, complete, and compliant with applicable local regulations. Payroll Operations & Compliance Maintain payroll compliance across multiple countries and jurisdictions. Monitor changes in payroll regulations, tax requirements, and statutory obligations impacting payroll processing. Support payroll audits and provide documentation as needed. Ensure accurate handling of employee changes including new hires, terminations, transfers, salary changes, and leave events. HR & Finance Partnership Collaborate closely with HR Business Partners, Total Rewards, Benefits, and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll inputs. Support payroll reporting, reconciliation activities, and payroll-related financial requirements. Provide payroll insights and respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding payroll matters. Maintain confidentiality of employee compensation and personal information. Process Improvement & Documentation Review current payroll processes and documentation to ensure continuity during the transition period. Identify opportunities to improve payroll efficiency, accuracy, and employee experience. Maintain payroll procedures, process documentation, and operational records. About you Experience Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred. 3+ years of payroll administration experience, including experience supporting global payroll operations. Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and payroll best practices. Experience working with international payroll providers and multi-country payroll environments. Experience with Equity Compensation Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage confidential employee information with discretion. Skills Experience supporting payroll across North America, Latin America, Europe, or other international regions. Experience with HRIS/payroll systems such as ADP, Workday, Deel, Remote, Papaya Global, or similar platforms. Experience working in a fast-paced, global organization. Payroll certification (CPP, FPC, or equivalent) preferred. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Diversity Commitment Satellogic values diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. We are convinced that hiring and developing top talent from around the world for any given discipline will drive innovation, generate new solutions, and deliver a superior product to our global customer base. We work to build an equitable and inclusive environment in which all people, regardless of gender, race, religion, or background, can come together to do their best work. 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