Make an impact across North America Payroll Operations
Join a global payroll team based in Guadalajara, Mexico, supporting accurate, compliant, and employee-focused payroll operations across North America. In this role, you will take ownership of key Puerto Rico payroll accounting and reconciliation activities for more than 150 employees while also supporting payroll operations serving eight legal entities and more than 18,000 employees.
You will partner with HR, Finance, Benefits, external payroll providers, and integral colleagues to resolve complex issues, strengthen controls, improve processes, and support audits and payroll projects.
Key responsibilities
Own the timely and accurate processing of US payroll cycles, including regular and off-cycle payrolls, earnings, deductions, garnishments, bonuses, and other special payments.
Support the end-to-end processing, audit, and compliance activities for Puerto Rico payroll.
Validate and reconcile payroll data from HRIS, time and attendance, and other source systems; investigate and resolve discrepancies before final approval.




Reconcile payroll G/L accounts and posting files for each payroll cycle.
Review and reconcile payroll tax filings and reports, and support the resolution of tax notices and inquiries with internal teams and external providers.
Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation in accordance with SOX, Financial Control Framework, internal audit, and data privacy requirements.
Respond to employee payroll questions and cases in a timely, service-oriented manner, providing clear explanations of pay calculations, taxes, and adjustments.
Support year-end activities, including W-2PR and W-2 reviews, bonus cycles, and annual reconciliations.
Collaborate with HR, Benefits, and Finance on changes that affect payroll, including policy updates, benefit programs, and job architecture changes.
Participate in testing and validation of payroll system changes, enhancements, and integrations.
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📌 Senior Payroll Specialist (Guadalajara)
🏢 Astrazeneca
📍 Guadalajara