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