Hire remote Payroll Specialists from LatAm and cut overhead by 30%

Near can help startups and larger companies find, interview, and hire great pre-vetted Payroll Specialists from Latin America in 21 days or less.

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There is a wealth of Payroll Specialist talent in LatAm.

Tap into our pool of 35k+ candidates to hire top-tier Payroll Specialist quickly and cost-effectively. Near enables startups and mid-market enterprises to reduce hiring expenses and drive innovation without compromising on talent. Assemble a high-performing Finance & Accounting team and outpace competitors, all while staying budget-conscious.

Near can help you

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Save 30-70% on salaries. We offer lower-cost, motivated candidates.

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Hire quickly — 10x Faster. Typically you can hire in under 21 days.

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Find the best teammates for you. Issue paychecks and handle payment processes with our Payroll Settlement experts.

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Save time with pre-vetted candidates. English speaking. Verified experience managing a company's payroll at leading companies and startups.

Experience

Near candidates are skillful professionals with excellent English proficiency and impressive work experience.

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Junior Payroll Specialist

Has 1-2 years of experience or less. Has entry-level experience in processing payroll, ensuring accurate calculations and compliance with regulations.

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Mid-level Payroll Specialist

Has 3-5 years of experience. Manages complex payroll processes, handles employee inquiries, and ensures compliance with tax laws.

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Senior Payroll Specialist

Has 5 years of experience or more. Possesses extensive expertise in payroll management, handles high-level compliance issues, and collaborates with HR and finance departments.

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Manager/Director of Payroll

Has 7+ years of experience in management roles. Oversees payroll operations, leads teams, and ensures accurate and compliant payroll processing. Provides strategic insights for payroll optimization.

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See a few of our 35k pre-vetted candidates

Ricardo V.
Ricardo V.

Senior Accounting and Financial Analyst

from 

Brazil

Mid Level
SAP
Quickbooks
Netsuite
Bookkeeper
Reconciliations
Victor B.
Victor B.

Accountant

from 

Argentina

Associate
Quickbooks
MS Excel
Financial Analysis
Bookkeeping
Accounts Receivable
Ale S.
Ale S.

Bookkeeper

from 

Chile

Entry Level
Staff Accountant
Bookkeeper
Budgeting
Financial Analysis
Quickbooks
Florencia D.
Florencia D.

HR & Payroll Specialist

from 

Colombia

Associate
ADP
Linux
SAP
MS Excel
Team Management
Leidy L.
Leidy L.

Auditor

from 

Argentina

Mid Level
International Financial Reporting
Financial Statement Audit
Accounting
Budgeting
Jose L.
Jose L.

Sr. Payroll Specialist

from 

Mexico

Senior / C-Level
CloudPlay
SAP
Workday
ERPs
Payroll Specialist
Analia R.
Analia R.

Payroll Specialist

from 

Argentina

Mid Level
Workday
SAP
MS Project
Payroll Specialist
Patricio A.
Patricio A.

Audit Manager

from 

Argentina

Senior / C-Level
Quickbooks
SAP
MS Office
Auditing
Billing
Luisina S.
Luisina S.

Senior Staff Accountant

from 

Argentina

VP
ERPs
PowerBI
MS Excel
Sr Accounting & Financial Analyst
Staff Accountant
Pedro M.
Pedro M.

Accounting Team Leader

from 

Brazil

Senior / C-Level
ERPs
MS Excel
CRM
Salesforce
Staff Accountant
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Why LatAm?

US Time Zones

Hire teammates, not offshore resources. Near candidates work in US time zones, helping improve collaboration.

Strong English

Access candidates with certified English proficiency. Plus we screen the best talent for your roles, helping you save time.

Seamless Work Culture

Our proven hiring process ensures you get candidates who are a strong cultural and professional fit, helping increase retention.

Lower Operational Costs

LatAm salaries are 30-70% below US market. Hire the top 1% while keeping your hiring budget in check. It’s a win-win situation.

How Near's Proven Hiring Process Works

Discovery Session

We delve into your hiring goals, whether it's building a nearshore team, high-volume hiring, executive search, etc. Together, we outline role requirements, discuss talent markets, and compensation ranges.

Kick-Off Call

Meet your dedicated recruiter to fine-tune the candidate profile and create an effective hiring journey. We focus on a streamlined process to secure top talent that meets your objectives.

Interviews and Hiring

Within just 3 days, receive profiles of handpicked candidates. Conduct interviews to find the best fit. Given our pool of high-quality candidates, your toughest decision will be choosing who to hire.

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21 Days to Fill Open Positions

After You Hire

Onboard, pay, retain

We support you through the onboarding process and advise on strategies to pay and retain your top remote talent, setting up both you and your new hire for success.

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Ongoing support & team expansion

Get continuous support after you make a hire. As your business grows, we're ready to assist with team expansion, including high-volume hiring, executive search, and more.

Interview for Free
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Zero-risk hiring. If you don't make a hire, you don't pay anything.

Top Talent, Transparent Compensation

Payroll Specialist

  • Degree in Accounting or similar
  • 3+ years of experience
  • Specialized in Payroll settlements
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Excel, Word and Outlook

Sr. Payroll Specialist

  • Degree in Accounting or similar
  • 7+ years of experience
  • Specialized in US Payroll Services
  • Proficiency with tools such as Cloudplay, SAP, Workday and ServiceNow

Hr Payroll Specialist

  • Degree in HR or similar
  • 2+ years of experience
  • Proficiency with tools such as ADP, Linux, SAP, and Excel
  • Extensive HR experience in Payroll and Benefits

What Leading Enterprises Say About Near

Adrian Alfieri

Adrian Alfieri

Founder & CEO

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It really just felt like Near was embedded in our team. It felt like we’d hired an in-house recruiter. This made my job really easy.

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Sumner Vanderhoof

Sumner Vanderhoof

Co-founder / CEO

Propensity

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Near was a game-changer for our business hiring strategy. We reduced our burn rate and quadrupled our team skill level with marketing talent from LatAm.

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Joshua Thompson

Joshua Thompson

Partner and COO

Kordis

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Near provides an easy hiring experience. They saved me a lot of time handling all the posting, sourcing, screening, and initial interviews. All I have to do is conduct final interviews to ensure cultural alignment. I made a hire in only 14 days.

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David Arato

David Arato

Founder & CEO

Lexicon

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Partnering with Near saved us $43k annually in overhead costs and reduced our hiring timeline by up to three months.

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Carmen Lopez

Carmen Lopez

Recruiter

Tribu

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The experience was nothing short of exceptional. From start to finish, the entire process was remarkably smooth, and the team at Near played a pivotal role in making our hiring journey a success.

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Tawnya Morse

Tawnya Morse

Client Services Manager

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The time savings and quality of candidates have been outstanding. Communication was also seamless, making it easy to work with Near.

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Conor Chamness

Conor Chamness

Head of M&A

Dura Software

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Near was a low-risk, high ROI way to source finance talent. In under two weeks, we hired a Corporate Development Analyst with an MBA and managed to hit our acquisition goal for the year.

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Tom Elliott

Tom Elliott

Vice President of Product Management

Bonfire

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It was shocking to see the difference between the talent Near brought versus other firms I worked with. Our hires are extraordinary and a great cultural fit.

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Anton Lipkanou

Anton Lipkanou

President / Head of Client Services

DELVE

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Near’s team gave us confidence that we’d hire great talent quickly. They did a deep dive into our requirements, asked the right questions, and communicated our needs and goals back to us. They advised us on compensation, different talent markets, and our hiring process.

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Inge Beintrexler

Inge Beintrexler

VP of People

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We were pleasantly surprised with all the candidates we interviewed, especially about how well-rounded they were and how much experience they had. We were blown away by the talent that existed that we just kind of weren't aware of.

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Frequently asked questions

Do your candidates have US and/or international experience?

Yes. The majority of Accounting and Finance candidates have multinational corporation experience. Many have worked at the Big 4 Accounting Firms and have a strong understanding and practical experience with US GAAP standards.

Do you candidates have experience with US Payroll Services?

Yes, Payroll Specialists on Near have extensive experience with payroll processing activities such as recordkeeping, scanning & auditing documents, computing wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, processing miscellaneous requests, processing terminations, etc.

How do I know I can trust your candidates?

Resumes can lie! We pre-vet and screen all of our candidates for English proficiency, skills, and work experience. We conduct reference calls and international criminal background checks. We’ll do our best to find a teammate you can stay with for the long term.

How does your pricing work?

We charge a monthly fee per hire which changes slightly dependent on the role. We can provide an exact quote once we have requirements for the role you're looking to fill. You don't pay us anything unless you make a hire.

What roles can I hire for?

We specialize in the following categories: Finance & Accounting, Marketing, Customer Support & VAs, Sales, and Software Engineering. We've successfully placed candidates ranging from Virtual Assistants and PhD Data Scientists in under 3 weeks. We only help hire LatAm talent. It's our specialty and we do it well.

How do I pay candidates?

You can pay through us, use an in-house solution, or we can connect you with one of our global hiring partners.

Do I need to sponsor candidates / issue a work Visa to hire in LatAm?

You don't. Candidates are not US-based and therefore don't need a visa/sponsorship to work.

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