Jr. Payroll Analyst

Cognizant; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Cognizant in Mexico City is seeking a Payroll Jr Associate to support payroll execution, social security implementation, and regulatory compliance. The role involves validating employee data, processing payments, and responding to inquiries with accuracy and timeliness.

Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in payroll or related fields, strong Excel skills, and fluency in English and Spanish. The position offers growth opportunities within a global IT services leader.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in payroll administration or related functions.
• Intermediate English proficiency and fluent Spanish.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
• Basic knowledge of local labor and payroll regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate new hire information, salary, health insurance, working hours, and contract type.
• Review and control payroll inputs and changes; update bank accounts.
• Respond to payroll-related inquiries from internal clients and employees.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
• Validate new hire and termination payments, including final settlements.
• Monitor payroll mailbox and address employee inquiries promptly.
• Support leave and vacation processes with proper documentation and system updates.
• Perform other related tasks as needed for project development.

Skills

Payroll administration

English

Spanish

Excel skills

Labor regulations

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or HR

Tools

PeopleSoft Payroll

SAP

Workday

Osmos Payroll

SAP Payroll

Job description

We’re hiring! At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant!

We’re hiring! At Cognizant we have an ideal opportunity for you to be part of one of the largest companies in the digital sector worldwide. A Great Place To Work where we look for people who contribute new ideas, experiencing a dynamic and growing environment. At Cognizant we promote an inclusive culture, where we value different perspectives providing career growth and development opportunities. #WelcomeToCognizant!

Payroll Jr Associate

supports the execution control and verification of the payroll process and social security implementation in accordance with labor regulations procedures and organizational policies. The key goal is to assist the payroll team in ensuring the correct and timely payment of wages seizures and social security contributions while maintaining the quality and integrity of the process.

Key Responsibilities

• validation of new hire information salary health insurance working hours contract type etc
• Review and control of payroll inputs absenteeism health insurance changes bank account updates etc
• Support in responding to payroll related inquiries from internal clients and employees
• Support payroll compliance with internal controls procedures and regulatory requirements
• Assist in the validation of new hire and termination payments including final settlement calculations
• Monitor the payroll mailbox and respond to employee inquiries in a timely manner
• Support the leave and vacation process ensuring proper documentation and system updates
• Other tasks not covered here may be required arising within the development of the project to which you are assigned or at the request or requirement of the client

Required Experience Skillsets

• 2 years of experience in payroll administration or related functions
• Intermediate English proficiency
• Spanish proficiency
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Basic knowledge of local labor and payroll regulations
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good organizational and time management skills

Desired Experience Skillsets

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Human Resources or a related field
• Experience with payroll HR systems PeopleSoft SAP Workday or similar
• Experience with Osmos Payroll SAP Payroll or similar payroll platforms
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft HCM
• Experience supporting payroll processes in a multinational company

Why Cognizant?

Improve your career in one of the largest and fastest growing IT services providers worldwide

Receive ongoing support and funding with training and development plans

Have a highly competitive benefits and salary package

Get the opportunity to work for leading global companies

We are committed to respecting human rights and build a better future by helping your minds and the environment

We invest in people and their wellbeing.

We create conditions for everyone to thrive. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or for any other reason covered.

Igualdad de Empleo y Política de Acción Afirmativa:

Cognizant es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes calificados recibirán consideración para el empleo sin distinción de sexo, identidad de género, orientación sexual, raza, color, religión, origen nacional, discapacidad, estado de veterano protegido, edad o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.

At Cognizant we believe than our culture make us stronger!

#BeCognizant #IntuitionEngineered