Senior Payroll Specialist

Do you have strong expertise in Mexican payroll and enjoy working with complex calculations, compliance, and cross-functional collaboration? If you thrive in detail-oriented roles, enjoy being a subject matter expert, and want to play a key role ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations, this opportunity is for you!

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist – Mexico to support end-to-end payroll processing for multiple legal entities. This role is critical to ensuring payroll accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely execution while partnering closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

This Is What You Will Do in This Role:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Mexico, including weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for three companies
• Execute complex payroll calculations, adjustments, off-cycle payments, and final settlements for terminations
• Support special payroll processes such as annual ISR adjustment, PTU, Christmas bonus (aguinaldo), and savings fund
• Ensure full compliance with Mexican labor and statutory regulations, including LFT, IMSS, INFONAVIT, ICSOE, SISUB, and SAT requirements
• Maintain and manage employee payroll data across systems such as Tress, UKG WFM, SAP, and Workday
• Calculate and process mandatory deductions and contributions, including ISR, ISN, and Social Security
• Generate accurate payroll reports for Finance, Accounting, and leadership, including variable SBC (Salario Base de Cotización) reports
• Act as a subject matter expert, resolving complex payroll discrepancies, system issues, and employee inquiries
• Support internal and external audits (IMSS, SAT), ensuring strong controls and audit readiness
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and third-party vendors to ensure data accuracy and smooth payroll operations

What We Are Looking For:

• 6-8 years of proven experience managing Mexican payroll with strong knowledge of IMSS, INFONAVIT, LFT, ICSOE, SISUB, and SAT regulations
• Hands-on experience with payroll and HR systems such as Tress, UKG WFM, SAP, Workday , or similar platforms
• Strong Excel skills for payroll analysis, reporting, and data validation
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity focus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex payroll issues
• Excellent communication skills to support employees and stakeholders
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism
• Spanish and English proficiency required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred