Asistente de Planilla y Recursos Humanos

About the role

The Payroll and Human Resources Assistant will support the administrative and financial management of the Santiago Monorail project, ensuring transparent, efficient and compliant payroll processes. You will work closely with the HR and finance teams to maintain accurate employee records, process payroll, and provide first‑line support to staff.

Key responsibilities

• Update and organize personnel files, including contracts, addenda, certificates and onboarding documents.
• Register employee entry and exit in the payroll system and time‑clock.
• Verify documentation and validity for new hires.
• Assist in calculating bi‑weekly/monthly payroll, vacations, 13th‑month pay and settlements under supervision.
• Record bi‑weekly incidents such as absences, tardiness, medical leaves and vacations.
• Maintain up‑to‑date vacation registers and payroll payment archives.
• Prepare reports required by the Social Security Institute (CSS) and the Ministry of Labor (MITRADEL).
• Support the quarterly preparation of the severance fund information.
• Provide first‑level assistance to employees regarding payments, deductions and benefits.
• Support internal and external audits by supplying required documentation and occasionally assist in recruitment.

Required profile

• Advanced student, technical graduate or licentiate in Business Administration, Human Resources, Accounting or related fields.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in HR or payroll functions.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel.
• Basic knowledge of the Labor Code and CSS regulations.
• Familiarity with payroll software (e.g., Pay Day) is desirable.

Required skills

• Excel (intermediate level)
• Pay Day payroll system