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Job Description

If you are detail oriented, enjoy working with numbers and want to keep growing within Payroll and Payroll Vendor Management, this might be the opportunity for you to be part of a very dynamic payroll team within a loved general company!

This is a temporary 2 year assignment.

The Senior Payroll Specialist supports accurate, compliant, and timely payroll delivery for clients by handling more complex payroll scenarios and serving as a knowledgeable resource for the payroll team. This role builds on the Payroll Specialist position by managing higher-complexity payroll work, assisting with audits and reconciliations, and supporting issue resolution and quality review.

Core Responsibilities

- Client Support & Communication – Provide advanced payroll support to clients by responding to payroll inquiries, explaining payroll results, and assisting with issue resolution in coordination with Payroll Client Managers.
- Payroll Processing & Review – Process and support complex payrolls, including multi‑state, off‑cycle, and adjusted payrolls. Review payroll data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to submission.
- Payroll Issue Resolution – Research and resolve more complex payroll discrepancies, historical adjustments, and corrections. Escalate higher‑risk issues as appropriate and support root‑cause analysis.
- Compliance Support & Auditing – Assist with payroll audits, register reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local payroll regulations. Support implementation of regulatory updates.
- Payroll Tax & Reporting Support – Support quarterly and year‑end payroll activities, including W‑2s, 1099s, amended filings, and agency correspondence, under the direction of payroll leadership.
- Data Integrity & System Support – Maintain accurate payroll system data, including earnings, deductions, tax configurations, and employee records.



Assist with testing and validation related to system updates or integrations.
- Benefits & Deductions Administration – Support administration and reconciliation of payroll deductions, including garnishments, retirement contributions, and benefit premiums.
- Reporting & Analysis – Generate and review payroll reports to identify discrepancies, trends, or issues. Assist in preparing client‑requested and internal payroll reports.
- Team Support & Knowledge Sharing – Serve as a peer resource for Payroll Specialists by answering questions, sharing best practices, and supporting consistent payroll processes.
- Process Improvement – Contribute to payroll process improvements, documentation updates, and quality controls to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Internal Collaboration – Work closely with PPC, Rewards, Digital, BPI teams to support integrated client service delivery.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in accountability or administration.
- Proven working experience in payroll, labor relations, HR.
- Experience with ADP, Workday, KRONOS.
- Strong hands‑on experience in U.S. payroll is required.
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Fully bilingual.

Personal Skills

- Analytical, detail‑oriented and high‑quality oriented.
- Define and track KPIs/metrics for payroll performance, quality and controls; use findings to implement corrective actions and improvements.
- Drive ongoing process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce risk and increase automation in payroll operations.
- Lead root‑cause analyses when issues occur, and implement permanent solutions (not just fixes).




- Demonstrate resilience in challenging scenarios (tight deadlines, regulatory changes, system transitions) and maintain high quality under pressure.
- A proactive mind with a can‑do attitude.
- Foster a high‑energy, collaborative, fun environment that aligns with The LEGO Group’s culture of quality and playfulness.
- Personal drive and initiative, excellent collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to build trust and credibility with assigned business areas or other key partners.

What’s in it for you

- Family Care Leave – We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.
- Insurances – All colleagues are covered by life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.
- Wellbeing – You will have access to the Headspace App and many wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams.
- Colleague Discount – You qualify for a generous colleague discount from day one.
- Bonus – When goals are reached and if eligible, you will be rewarded through our bonus scheme.
- Workplace – A primary workplace location (office, store or factory); hybrid work policy allows an average of three days per week in the office.

EEO and Diversity Statement

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play where everyone feels safe, valued and belongs. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay, and encourages applicants from all backgrounds (sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

The LEGO Group is fully committed to children's rights and child wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in child safeguarding background screening, as a condition of the offer.

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📌 Sr Payroll Specialist (Temp 2 yr assignment) (Monterrey)
🏢 LEGO Group
📍 Monterrey