We are looking for an experienced US Payroll SME / Team Lead to join a global HR Operations team supporting a large-scale US workforce. This role is idóneo 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
- 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
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📌 US Payroll SME (Monterrey)
🏢 Tata Consultancy Services
📍 Monterrey