Mexico Payroll Specialist: End-to-End & Compliance Expert

KION Group; Guadalupe; On-site; MXN 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Dematic in Mexico is seeking a Payroll Specialist – Mexico to manage end-to-end payroll for three companies, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely execution while collaborating with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of Mexican payroll experience, deep knowledge of IMSS, INFONAVIT, LFT, and SAT rules, and hands-on experience with Tress, UKG WFM, SAP, or Workday; fluency in Spanish and English is required.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of proven experience managing Mexican payroll with strong knowledge of IMSS, INFONAVIT, LFT, IC SOE, SISUB, and SAT regulations.
• Hands-on experience with payroll and HR systems such as Tress, UKG WFM, SAP, Workday, or similar platforms.
• Strong Excel skills for payroll analysis, reporting, and data validation.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and data integrity focus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot complex payroll issues.
• Excellent communication skills to support employees and stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Spanish and English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Mexico, including weekly and bi-weekly payrolls for three companies
• Execute complex payroll calculations, adjustments, off-cycle payments, and final settlements for terminations
• Support special payroll processes such as annual ISR adjustment, PTU, Christmas bonus (aguinaldo), and savings fund
• Ensure full compliance with Mexican labor and statutory regulations, including LFT, IMSS, INFONAVIT, IC SOE, SISUB, and SAT requirements
• Maintain and manage employee payroll data across systems such as Tress, UKG WFM, SAP, and Workday
• Calculate and process mandatory deductions and contributions, including ISR, ISN, and Social Security
• Generate accurate payroll reports for Finance, Accounting, and leadership, including variable SBC (Salario Base de Cotización) reports
• Act as a subject matter expert, resolving complex payroll discrepancies, system issues, and employee inquiries
• Support internal and external audits (IMSS, SAT), ensuring strong controls and audit readiness
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and third-party vendors to ensure data accuracy and smooth payroll operations

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Tress

UKG WFM

SAP

Workday

Job description

Dematic in Mexico is seeking a Payroll Specialist – Mexico to manage end-to-end payroll for three companies, ensuring accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely execution while collaborating with HR, Finance, and external vendors.

The ideal candidate has 6–8 years of Mexican payroll experience, deep knowledge of IMSS, INFONAVIT, LFT, and SAT rules, and hands-on experience with Tress, UKG WFM, SAP, or Workday; fluency in Spanish and English is required.