Laura J. Toro
About Laura J. Toro
Laura J. Toro is a Regional Payroll Specialist for LATAM, currently working at Atlas in Bogotá, Colombia. She has extensive experience in payroll management and compliance across multiple countries in the region, supported by her educational background in human resources and accounting.
Current Role at Atlas
Laura J. Toro serves as the Regional Payroll Specialist LATAM at Atlas since 2023. In this role, she manages payroll processes for employees across 12 countries in the LATAM region. Her responsibilities include ensuring accurate payroll calculations and compliance with local regulations, which is critical for maintaining employee satisfaction and organizational integrity.
Previous Experience in Payroll and HR
Prior to her current position, Laura worked at EdgeUno as a Payroll and Compensation Specialist from 2022 to 2023. She also held the role of Global Payroll Professional at S4N from 2018 to 2022. Earlier in her career, she was a World Office Accounting and Payroll software consultant at WORLD OFFICE from 2016 to 2018. These roles have equipped her with extensive knowledge in payroll management and HR processes.
Education and Qualifications
Laura has a diverse educational background. She studied at Universidad de La Salle, earning a degree in Contabilidad y actividades afines, and became a Contadora Pública from 2010 to 2015. She also completed a Diplomado en Derecho Laboral at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 2019. Most recently, she achieved the title of Especialista en Gerencia del Talento Humano from Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano in 2023. Additionally, she studied English at EDENZ Colleges, achieving a General English B2 Level.
Skills and Expertise
Laura possesses high social and interpersonal skills, which enhance team collaboration and leadership. She utilizes data analytics to optimize payroll and HR processes, demonstrating her commitment to efficiency and accuracy. Her expertise also includes conducting legal and labor audits, ensuring compliance with regional regulations, which is essential in her roles within the payroll sector.
Professional Commitment
Laura is recognized for her strong commitment to her responsibilities and proposed activities. Her reliability and dedication are evident in her work across various organizations, where she has consistently contributed to effective payroll management and compliance with labor laws.