Hire Payroll Administrators
Payroll administrators make sure every pay run is accurate and on time. Our LATAM payroll talent handles multi-state processing, deductions and reconciliation.
- Works your time zone
- 8-stage vetting
Typical annual cost
U.S. hire
$85,000
Salary + benefits & payroll taxes
Lateam LATAM hire
$18,000
Typical pay for our placements
Save around 79%
U.S.: BLS median wage for this occupation (May 2025) plus benefits and payroll taxes. LATAM: median pay across Lateam placements in this or a closely related role. Not a salary guarantee.
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What a payroll administrator does
Hire remote payroll administrators from Latin America.
- Process semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll runs
- Maintain employee records, deductions and benefits data
- Reconcile payroll to the general ledger
- Handle onboarding, terminations and status changes
- Support payroll tax filings and compliance reporting
- Answer employee payroll questions
Core skills we test for
- Payroll processing
- Multi-state payroll
- Benefits & deductions
- Payroll reconciliation
- Compliance & reporting
- Confidentiality
Tools they work in
Hiring payroll administrators, answered
How quickly can I hire a payroll administrator?
We typically present a shortlist of fully vetted candidates within 7–10 business days, and most clients make a hire within three weeks of kickoff.
How much does a remote payroll administrator from Latin America cost?
Most of our payroll administrators are paid around $18,000 a year, versus roughly $85,000 for a comparable U.S. hire once benefits and payroll taxes are included. That's about 79% less, with no drop in quality.
Will they work in my time zone?
Yes. Every professional we place works your business hours — LATAM overlaps with all U.S. time zones, so there are no overnight handoffs.
How do you vet payroll administrators?
Eight stages: English proficiency, a real role-specific skills assessment, structured interviews, behavioral assessment, reference checks, background check, internet speed test, and a workspace walkthrough. Roughly 2–3% of applicants pass.
Ready to meet your payroll administrator?
Book a free 20-minute intro call. We’ll scope the role and send a vetted shortlist within 7–10 days.