Job Title: Payroll Associate

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing:
• Accurately process payroll for employees in US and MX.
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Liaise with third-party vendors to resolve payroll-related issues or discrepancies promptly.
• Process payroll-related data changes and deductions, ensuring accurate and timely payment of salaries.
• Vendor Management:
• Collaborate with external payroll and benefits vendors to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Act as the point of contact for any vendor-related inquiries and issues, ensuring timely resolution of concerns.
• Process Documentation:
• Document HR operational processes, workflows, and payroll procedures, ensuring they are clear and up to date.
• Review and suggest improvements to existing payroll processes and documentation for greater efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
• Work closely with HR, Finance, IT, and other departments to ensure seamless integration of payroll systems and processes.
• Assist with audits, reporting, and other HR-related data requests from internal stakeholders.
• Compliance & Data Integrity:
• Monitor and ensure payroll-related compliance with all applicable labor laws, tax codes, and regulatory requirements in US and Mexico
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records and payroll data.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience:
• At least 5 years of core US payroll processing.
• Mexico payroll experience desired.
• Previous experience working with HR systems and payroll software is preferred.
• Experience working with ADP is highly preferred.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Proactive, solution-oriented approach with the ability to take ownership of payroll processes and related tasks.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of the financial and operational implications of HR processes.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments and with external vendors.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Proficient in MS Excel (advanced functions like pivot tables and VLOOKUP are needed).
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is preferred.