Payroll Analyst

Klar; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

15 days vacation

Maternity/Paternity leave

Christmas bonus

Food vouchers

Medical insurance

Laptop provided

Wellhub health platform

Coaching sessions

Office in Mexico City

International work environment

Job summary

Klar is hiring a Payroll Analyst to own the end-to-end monthly Mexico payroll cycle from our Mexico City hybrid office. You will ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery while coordinating with ADP and other providers, managing statutory processes, and supporting audits.

This role reports to the Senior People Operations Manager and offers a dynamic, international fintech environment. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in accounting, 3+ years of Mexico payroll experience, strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience in Mexico, preferably in an international/fintech environment.
• Experience independently managing a monthly payroll cycle.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican payroll legislation and statutory processes.
• Hands-on experience with IMSS, INFONAVIT, IDSE and SUA.
• Experience with payroll CFDI requirements and payroll taxes.
• Experience preparing payroll reconciliations and closing.
• Experience working with external payroll providers; ADP preferred.
• Experience supporting audits and maintaining payroll evidence.
• Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Advanced English level desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end monthly Mexico payroll cycle, from input collection through closing.
• Validate payroll inputs: new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, deductions.
• Coordinate payroll processing with ADP and other providers.
• Manage statutory payroll processes: IMSS, INFONAVIT, IDSE, SUA, CFDI and state payroll taxes.
• Prepare payroll-to-accounting reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll controls and audit-ready records.
• Serve as primary contact for payroll questions.
• Support special and annual payroll processes, including tax adjustments and year-end requirements.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Regulatory compliance

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ADP

Excel/Google Sheets

Job description

About Klar

We're turning one of the world's largest underbanked markets into something fairer, simpler, and more transparent.

7 million users served since 2019. Uber's first global credit card, built right here in Mexico. Klar Empresarial, a brand-new B2B solution — Klar Empresarial — bringing agile credit and smart accounts to SMEs who've been ignored by traditional banks for too long. And a full banking license on the horizon, because our customers asked for it and we listened.

We move fast, we think big, and we go all in, because as our CEO puts it: “Growing doesn't always mean going further. Sometimes it means going deeper.”

Behind all of it is a team of 30+ nationalities, working across Mexico City, Berlin, and Argentina, obsessed with building financial products that are simpler, faster, and fairer than anything that came before.

This is Klar, and we're seeking the people who'll write the next chapter.

Our people

If you join us at Klar, you’ll be welcomed to a team that is rich in many talents and we are very proud! With our head office in Mexico City, and remote tech hubs in Berlin and Argentina, we are always learning something new about another culture or language. With so many people from different backgrounds and walks of life (young professionals, parents, LGBTQ+, neurodivergence), you’ll definitely find your people here!

Our values

• Ownership - We own our successes & our failures as a team.
• Excellence - We do everything to the best of our ability & always seek to achieve a new level of excellence in our work.
• Inclusion - We believe we are stronger together and actively work to promote a safe, diverse, inclusive, and respectful culture.
• Customer Obsession - We understand the value Klar can bring to its customers & it’s always at the forefront of our decisions.
• Klarity - We communicate clearly & with authenticity. It’s in our name & it’s what we do.

The position and your daily adventures

This is a full-time position based in our Mexico City office with a hybrid model, therefore we are looking forward to seeing you in our office 2-3 times per week.

As a Payroll Analyst, you will be responsible for the end-to-end operational execution of Mexico payroll and related statutory processes. The role ensures accurate, timely and compliant payroll delivery, maintains strong supporting documentation and reconciliations, and serves as the primary operational point of contact for payroll vendors and employee payroll matters.

This role is designed to operate with a high degree of autonomy. It reports to the Senior People Operations Manager, who retains accountability for payroll governance, controls, risk, compensation decisions and strategic People Operations.

What you can expect:

• Own the end-to-end monthly Mexico payroll cycle, from input collection and validation through approval support and closing.
• Validate payroll inputs, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, deductions and other payroll incidents.
• Coordinate payroll processing with ADP and other payroll providers, ensuring accurate and timely execution.
• Manage and validate statutory payroll processes, including IMSS, INFONAVIT, IDSE, SUA, payroll CFDI and applicable state payroll taxes.
• Prepare payroll-to-accounting reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and coordinate payroll funding requirements with Finance/Treasury.
• Maintain payroll controls, supporting documentation and audit-ready records, and support payroll-related audits and regulatory requests.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll questions, providing accurate and timely support.
• Support special and annual payroll processes, including taxable equity events, tax adjustments, statutory calculations and year-end requirements.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience in Mexico, preferably in an international, fintech, financial-services or similarly controlled environment.
• Demonstrated experience independently managing a monthly payroll cycle.
• Strong practical knowledge of Mexican payroll legislation and statutory processes.
• Hands-on experience with IMSS, INFONAVIT, IDSE and SUA.
• Experience with payroll CFDI requirements and payroll tax processes.
• Experience preparing payroll reconciliations and supporting accounting close.
• Experience working with external payroll providers; ADP experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting internal/external audits and maintaining payroll evidence.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
• Advanced English level is desirable

Our offer to you:

• Competitive salary based on performance and experience
• Chance of earning Klar stock options
• 15 days of paid vacation per year; plus extended maternity and paternity leaves
• Vacation premium
• 30 days of Christmas bonus
• Food vouchers
• Medical Insurance
• Computer device
• Wellhub subscription to offer mental and physical health
• Sponsored coaching and therapy sessions via a Mental Health Platform
• A modern centrally located office in Mexico City with free drinks, snacks, and regular social events
• International work environment with amazing and highly skilled people
• A world class team that helps you evolve your skills in areas you're interested in

Klar is a safe place for everyone!

We trust our highly skilled and diverse team and we’re committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for new talents to flourish. We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, physical abilities, age, sexual orientation and identity.

Should you require any accommodations through the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know how we can help!