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 a background in accounting and human resources management, with extensive experience in payroll processes across multiple countries in the region.
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 utilizing data analytics to optimize payroll and HR processes, ensuring efficiency and compliance.
Previous Experience in Payroll and Compensation
Before joining Atlas, Laura worked at EdgeUno as a Payroll and Compensation Specialist from 2022 to 2023. She also held the position of Global Payroll Professional at S4N from 2018 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a World Office Accounting and Payroll software consultant at WORLD OFFICE from 2016 to 2018. These roles provided her with extensive experience in payroll management and compensation strategies.
Educational Background
Laura studied at Universidad de La Salle, where she earned a degree in Contabilidad y actividades afines, achieving the title of Contadora Pública from 2010 to 2015. She furthered her education at EDENZ Colleges, attaining a General English B2 Level from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she completed a Diplomado en Derecho Laboral at Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 2019, and in 2023, she obtained a specialization in Human Resources Management from Universidad Jorge Tadeo Lozano.
Expertise in Payroll Compliance and Audits
Laura possesses expertise in legal and labor audits, ensuring compliance with regional regulations. Her knowledge in this area is critical for managing payroll processes across multiple countries, as it helps mitigate risks associated with non-compliance. She demonstrates a strong commitment to her responsibilities, showcasing reliability in her work.
Skills in Team Collaboration and Leadership
Laura has developed high social and interpersonal skills, which enhance her ability to collaborate effectively within teams. Her leadership capabilities contribute to fostering a productive work environment, making her a valuable asset in her current and previous roles.