JOB DESCRIPTIONHR Payroll Manager / Semi-Senior Payroll Coordinator – MexicoLocation: Mexico| Employment Type: Full-Time | Level: Manager / Semi-SeniorPosition SummaryWe are seeking an experienced HR Payroll Manager / Semi-Senior Payroll Coordinator to manage and coordinate end-to-end payroll operations in Mexico.
The role will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing while serving as a key point of contact for employees, HR, Finance, external payroll providers, and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate combines strong Mexican payroll knowledge with excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.Key Responsibilities- Coordinate and/or manage the end-to-end monthly and biweekly payroll process for employees in Mexico.
- Validate payroll inputs including salaries, bonuses, commissions, overtime, absences, vacations, terminations, and other variable compensation.
- Ensure payroll calculations comply with Mexican labor, tax, and social security requirements, including ISR, IMSS, INFONAVIT, and FONACOT where applicable.
- Review payroll calculations, reconciliations, payroll reports, and payment files before final approval.
- Coordinate payroll calendars, cut-off dates, approvals, and payment deadlines with HR, Finance, Treasury, and external providers.
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records and ensure confidentiality of payroll and personal information.
- Support onboarding, offboarding, salary changes, promotions, transfers, and other employee lifecycle transactions affecting payroll.
- Coordinate the preparation and review of statutory reports, payroll taxes, social security obligations, and related filings.
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee questions, and payment issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Work closely with HRIS, payroll, Finance,



and technology teams to maintain data integrity and improve payroll processes.
- Support payroll audits and provide documentation, reconciliations, and evidence requested by internal or external auditors.
- Identify opportunities to automate, standardize, and improve payroll processes, controls, and reporting.
- Prepare management reports and payroll metrics, including payroll variance analysis, headcount changes, and exception reporting.
- Stay current with changes to Mexican payroll, labor, tax, and social security regulations and assess their operational impact.Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- 4+ years of experience in payroll, HR operations, compensation & benefits, or a related function in Mexico.
- Solid practical knowledge of Mexican payroll regulations and statutory obligations.
- Hands-on experience with payroll processing, reconciliation, employee data validation, and payroll reporting.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including formulas, lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Experience working with HRIS, payroll platforms, ERP systems, or payroll service providers.
- Strong attention to detail, numerical accuracy, confidentiality, and ability to meet strict deadlines.




- Strong written and verbal communication skills in Spanish.Preferred Qualifications- Experience supporting payroll for 100+ employees or multi-entity organizations.
- Experience with multinational companies and regional LATAM payroll operations.
- Experience with payroll outsourcing providers or managed payroll services.
- Knowledge of HRIS integrations and payroll data interfaces.
- Intermediate English for communication with regional or general teams.
- Experience with payroll process improvement, automation, controls, or implementation projects.Key Competencies- Payroll and regulatory expertise- Analytical and problem-solving skills- Attention to detail and data accuracy- Process ownership and accountability- Confidentiality and professional judgment- Stakeholder and vendor management- Time management and deadline orientation- Continuous improvement mindset- Clear communication and customer-service orientationKey Performance Indicators (KPIs)- Payroll accuracy and error rate- On-time payroll processing and payment completion- Compliance with statutory deadlines- Payroll reconciliation accuracy- Resolution time for employee payroll inquiries- Data quality and completeness- Reduction of manual payroll exceptions and rework- Successful completion of payroll auditsReporting StructureReports to: HR Director / HR Operations Manager / Regional Payroll Manager.
Works cross-functionally with Finance, Accounting, Legal, HR Business Partners, IT/HRIS, and external payroll providers.What We Offer- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Professional growth opportunities within HR and payroll operations.
- Exposure to regional and multinational HR processes.
- Opportunity to contribute to payroll transformation, technology, and process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborative and professional working environment.

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