Job Title
Global Payroll Specialist
Job Description
This role is with KLG, a global leader in international education. KLG is now owned by Inspirit Capital and continues to deliver world-class educational experiences through its international network of schools and university partners.
As part of the establishment of a standalone HR function following the separation from Kaplan International, the Global Payroll Specialist will lead the delivery, transformation and continuous improvement of general payroll operations.
This role is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately, compliantly and on time across multiple countries, entities and payroll cycles, including monthly and semi-monthly payrolls. The role will oversee a diverse workforce including permanent employees, seasonal staff and sessional workers, while managing a combination of in‑house and outsourced payroll models.
Working closely with HR, Finance, and external providers, the Global Payroll Manager will play a key role in building a scalable global payroll function.
A key immediate priority will be the transition of UK and North America payroll operations in‑house through HiBob and ADP Celergo, whilst maintaining effective oversight of outsourced providers and evaluating future opportunities for further insourcing.
The role combines strategic leadership with hands‑on payroll expertise and will manage a small payroll team within the Global HR Services function.
Key Responsibilities
Global Payroll Operations
- Lead end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries and jurisdictions.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly, semi-monthly and other local payroll cycles.
- Manage payroll activities including hires, terminations, compensation changes, variable pay, statutory and company sick pay, family-friendly payments and leave, benefits deductions, pension contributions, tax requirements and other payroll-related adjustments, ensuring compliance with local legislation, com
📌 Global Payroll Manager (Bogotá)
🏢 Kaplan
📍 Bogotá