LM864: Manager Payroll

FedEx Group; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.300.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

FedEx Group is seeking a senior payroll leader to manage a multi-regional team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery. You will guide governance, compliance, and process improvements while working with cross-functional stakeholders to support business objectives and employee experience.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of payroll leadership experience, with strong English and stakeholder management skills.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive payroll experience.
• Leadership experience managing a diverse team in a matrix organization.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-regional payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll matters and act as escalation point for complex issues.
• Recruit, develop, motivate, and manage team performance with clear guidelines and tools.
• Develop, implement, and maintain global payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with international, national, and local payroll, tax, and labor regulations.
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization of payroll processes and automation.
• Lead stakeholder and vendor relationships to ensure data accuracy and optimal outcomes.
• Oversee payroll-related projects and transformations and present plans to senior management.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Communication

English proficiency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, Business Administration or related field

Descripción del empleo

This position ensures the compliant and timely processing of payroll. The manager will lead a team of payroll team members, drive operational excellence through process standardization and continuous improvement, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to support key business objectives and foster a positive employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations & Leadership

• Lead, coach, and develop a multi-regional payroll team to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
• Provide expert advice and guidance on all payroll matters, acting as the escalation point for complex operational and compliance issues.
• Recruit, develop, motivate, and manage team performance, providing the necessary guidelines and tools to achieve individual and team objectives.

Governance, Compliance & Policy

• Develop, implement, and maintain global payroll policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure data integrity and audit readiness.
• Ensure strict compliance with all international, national, and local payroll, tax, and labor regulations.

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including the automation of systems and standardization of payroll processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Lead the design and implementation of best practices within the payroll function.
• Support system implementations, upgrades, testing, and optimization efforts.
• Utilize data-driven insights and performance metrics to identify opportunities, support recommendations, and make informed decisions.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

• Build and partner effectively with a network of key stakeholders and senior management to maintain payroll data accuracy, manage contract negotiations, monitor service performance, and align escalations with optimal outcomes.

Complex Case & Project Management

• Finalize and present strategic plans and business cases to senior management for approval.
• Manage complex payroll matters.
• Lead and oversee payroll-related projects and transformation initiatives.
• Proactively identify and analyze business issues and opportunities, evaluating and deciding on high-impact solutions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in payroll.
• Proven experience in a leadership or managerial role, with the ability to manage a diverse team, including clerical and professional staff.
• Strong knowledge of global payroll operations, tax compliance, and statutory requirements.
• Experience managing payroll for a large and diverse employee base.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively within a complex, matrixed organization.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present to senior leadership.
• Proficient in English.