Vesta is looking for a Total Rewards Manager to lead the regional Compensation & Benefits, Payroll governance and HR Operations agenda across our LATAM portfolio of approximately 15 companies.

Reporting directly to the Head of HR , this role combines strategic ownership of Total Rewards with leadership of HR Operations. You will build competitive, compliant and cost-efficient compensation and employment structures, strengthen regional governance and play a key role in acquisitions and post‑acquisition integrations.

Key Responsibilities:

- Work closely with the Head of HR on the regional Compensation & Benefits strategy, establishing consistent principles while accommodating local market and regulatory requirements.
- Lead salary benchmarking, compensation structures and benefits reviews, balancing competitiveness, internal equity, retention and cost efficiency.
- Advise HRBPs and business leaders on offers, promotions, salary reviews and complex compensation decisions.
- Identify opportunities to harmonize and optimize benefits across businesses.

Payroll Governance & Employment Costs

- Oversee regional payroll governance, strengthening controls, accuracy and compliance in partnership with local HR, Finance and external providers.
- Analyze total employment costs, including fixed and variable compensation, benefits, statutory costs and employer contributions.
- Partner with Finance, Tax, Legal and external advisors to evaluate sustainable employment structures and develop recommendations with clear financial and employee implications.
- Support HR policies, audits and remediation plans to address operational and compliance gaps.

HR Operations Leadership

- Lead,



support and develop the HR Operations team, with three reports.
- Establish clear responsibilities, service standards and controls, strengthening team ownership and autonomy.
- Drive process simplification, standardization and scalability across LATAM, serving as an escalation point for complex operational matters.
- Work closely with the Head of HR on Payroll and Total Rewards due diligence, coordinating external advisors and partnering with Finance and the M&A; team.
- Assess compensation practices, benefits, payroll processes, employment costs and contractual commitments to identify and quantify risks and liabilities.
- Translate findings into actionable recommendations for HR leadership and deal teams.
- Lead post‑acquisition Payroll and Total Rewards integration, defining target structures and transition plans that balance business continuity, employee impact, compliance and cost.
- Establish realistic harmonization timelines and track key risks and decisions throughout implementation.

HR Systems & Analytics

- Partner with the HR Operations Lead to support Workday development and adoption, providing regional Payroll and Total Rewards requirements.
- Strengthen compensation data standards, reporting and data quality to support decision-making.




- Support acquired‑company integrations into regional HR systems and identify opportunities for automation and payroll integrations.

What You Bring:

- Proven experience managing regional compensation across multiple LATAM countries is a mandatory requirement , along with strong Compensation & Benefits expertise and experience overseeing Payroll governance and HR Operations.
- A university degree in Finance, Economics or a related discipline. Advanced education in Compensation or Total Rewards is strongly preferred.
- Advanced English, with fluency in both written and spoken communication.
- Strong financial and quantitative capabilities, advanced Excel and data‑analysis skills, and a solid understanding of compensation benchmarking methodologies.
- Experience in acquisitions, business integrations, compensation restructuring or acquisitive, multi‑company environments is desirable.
- Experience with Workday or comparable HRIS platforms is desirable.
- Strong leadership and team‑development skills, with the ability to build ownership and accountability.
- Sound judgment and effective stakeholder management across countries, businesses and functions.
- The ability to connect strategic design with operational realities, communicate complex topics clearly and build scalable processes in a changing environment.

What We Offer:

- The opportunity to help shape Vesta’s expansion across LATAM, playing a key role in acquisitions and the long‑term growth of our ecosystem of companies.
- A multicultural team of HR professionals, where you can exchange ideas, share best practices and build synergies to drive continuous improvement.

📌 Total Rewards Manager (Rincón de los Sauces)
🏢 Vesta Software Group
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