We are looking for an experienced US Payroll SME / Team Lead to join a integral HR Operations team supporting a large-scale US workforce. This role is ideal for a payroll professional with deep expertise in end-to-end US multi-state payroll processing, payroll compliance, payroll controls, and stakeholder management.

You will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery while partnering closely with client stakeholders and leading a team of payroll professionals.

What You'll Do

Payroll Operations

-Manage end-to-end US payroll processing for multi-state employee populations

- Review payroll inputs, earnings, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and adjustments
- Execute payroll audits, reconciliations, and exception management

-Support both on-cycle and off-cycle payroll processing

- Ensure payroll accuracy and timely delivery

Compliance & Risk Management

- Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local payroll regulations

-Maintain compliance with FLSA, Wage & Hour laws, garnishment requirements, and W-2 regulations

- Monitor legislative changes impacting payroll operations
- Drive payroll controls, variance analysis, and reconciliation processes

Client & Stakeholder Management

- Serve as a trusted payroll advisor for client stakeholders
- Participate in operational reviews and governance meetings
- Communicate payroll risks, issues, and resolutions proactively




- Support escalations and complex payroll inquiries

Team Leadership

- Lead, coach, and mentor payroll analysts
- Manage priorities, payroll calendars, and workload distribution
- Ensure adherence to SLAs, controls, and quality standards

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and process optimization

Year-End Activities

-Support year-end payroll activities including:

- W-2 processing
- Tax balancing
- Payroll reconciliations
- Amendments and corrections

What We're Looking For

Required Experience

10+ years of US Payroll Operations experience

5+ years in an SME, Lead, Senior Analyst, or Team Lead capacity

Hands-on experience managing end-to-end US payroll processing

Strong expertise in multi-state payroll and payroll tax compliance

Experience supporting large employee populations (10,000+ employees preferred)

Client-facing experience with US-based organizations

Proven ability to lead payroll teams and manage stakeholder relationships

Technical & Functional Expertise

Strong knowledge of:

- Multi-State US Payroll Processing
- Federal, State, and Local Payroll Tax Regulations
- FLSA & Wage and Hour Compliance
- Garnishments
- W-2 Processing
- Payroll Audits & Reconciliations
- Payroll Controls & Risk Management
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Experience with payroll systems and integrated HR platforms is required.

📌 US Payroll SME / Team Lead (Monterrey)
🏢 Tata Consultancy Services
📍 Monterrey