Karla Santos

Karla Santos

Payroll Specialist

Twelve years of end-to-end Australian payroll. That's not a job title - that's a track record. Karla has a Bachelor's in Accountancy, a Certified Payroll Specialist qualification, Xero Payroll certification, and deep knowledge across Deputy, Employment Hero, Astute, and Bamboo HR. She was drawn to payroll because it sits at the intersection of technical precision and genuinely helping people - making sure employees get paid accurately and on time, every time. At Digit she runs the full cycle, from onboarding to final pay runs, compliance to system setups. She makes payroll simple, accurate, and worry-free. That sounds easy. It isn't

Mum of two, and it shows - in the best way. Multitasking with patience and heart isn't a line on a resume for Karla, it's Tuesday. She's calm under pressure, dependable when deadlines are tight, and brings a steadiness that the people around her lean on. Outside of Digit, she's exploring new places with her family - swimming, camping, ticking off the travel bucket list. She loves dark chocolate and strong coffee, the bitter the better. She values integrity, reliability, and empathy, and carries all three into every pay run and every conversation. The relationships matter as much as the numbers