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Location and Working Environment
- This position is based in Mexico City.
- At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Purpose and Scope

The Payroll Operations Specialist role is to lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations. This role requires advanced payroll knowledge, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of compliance, reporting, and payroll systems. The idóneo candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, support audits, implement process improvements, and mentor junior team members.

Role and Responsibilities
- Process complex,



high-volume payroll across multiple locations and jurisdictions
- Review and audit payroll reports for accuracy and compliance
- Handle escalated payroll inquiries and resolve complex queries
- Monitor changes in tax laws and labor regulations to ensure ongoing compliance
- Support or lead payroll system upgrades and implementation globally
- Mentor and provide guidance to Payroll Advisors
- Work with wider People Team to execute all related payroll related activities that impact payroll processes either delivered by HR outsourced vendor or retained service
- Own the payroll processes, relevant input and output documentation and supporting tools for the delivery of all in scope services
- Accountable for analysing customer requests that cannot be resolved and driving continuous improvements to improve service quality
- Drive continuous improvement and manage the impact of change on People Operations by:
- Representing People Operations as a SME on pr

📌 Payroll Manager (Ciudad de México)
🏢 Astellas Pharma
📍 Ciudad de México