Payroll Taxes Specialist (Ciudad Apodaca)

Requisition ID: 41922

Job Location(s): Apodaca, MX; Reynosa, MX; Queretaro, MX; Mexico City, MX

Purpose of the Job

The Payroll Taxes Specialist will be responsible for managing and ensuring compliance with payroll-related tax obligations for employees across five manufacturing plants in Mexico. This role is critical for accurately calculating, filing, and paying payroll taxes in accordance with current Mexican tax laws. Additionally, the role focuses on optimizing processes, ensuring compliance with internal and external audits, and implementing best practices in payroll tax management.

Comments: This role is essential to ensuring the company complies with its tax obligations and optimizes payroll processes, contributing to the financial well‑being of both the organization and its employees.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Tax Calculation and Remittance:
  • Accurately calculate payroll tax contributions, including ISR, IMSS, INFONAVIT, ISN, and other local taxes, in compliance with Mexican tax regulations.
  • Ensure timely payment of all tax obligations, avoiding penalties or fines for late payments.
• Tax Audit and Regulatory Compliance:
  • Audit and review payroll-related tax returns through platforms such as SAT, IMSS, and other government authorities.
  • Ensure full compliance with all federal and state tax and labor requirements.
• Audit and Reporting:
  • Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and analysis regarding payroll taxes.
  • Lead all tasks related to audits and generate tax reports for management and stakeholders detailing the status of payroll tax obligations.
• Analysis and Optimization:
  • Analyze payroll tax deductions and contributions to identify opportunities for optimization and process improvements.
  • Stay updated on changes in tax and labor legislation to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Interaction with Tax Authorities:
  • Maintain communication with tax authorities (SAT, IMSS, INFONAVIT) for inquiries, clarifications, or audits.
  • Resolve payroll tax-related issues or questions from the managed plants.
• Training and Advisory:
  • Train and advise payroll and HR teams on best practices for managing payroll taxes.
  • Support the implementation of new processes or technological tools for payroll tax management.
• Interaction with Legal Authorities:
  • Manage institutional requests and requirements from entities such as INEGI, FONACOT, and others.
• Processes and Tools:
  • Use of tools such as SAT, SUA, IDSE, and other payroll-related platforms.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial company.
• Certifications: Tax or payroll certifications are desirable but not mandatory.

Required Competencies

• Deep technical knowledge of payroll taxes.
• Proficiency in specialized software (SUA, SAT, IDSE).
• Analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Organization and multitasking.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Effective communication skills.

Languages

English: Advanced proficiency (Level 5).

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.