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 idóneo 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 global 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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