Payroll Clerk

MezTal; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 180.000 - 280.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Christmas Bonus: 30 days

Major Medical Expense Insurance: MXN $

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vacation Days: 12

Cell Phone Reimbursement

Transportation Subsidy

Multicultural Exposure

Internal Events

Exclusive Discounts

Academic Agreements

Descripción de la vacante

MezTal is seeking a Payroll Clerk to support payroll operations across multiple locations in Mexico. The role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, maintains employee payroll records, and addresses payroll inquiries with a focus on confidentiality.

Collaborating with Human Resources, Operations, and Accounting, you will ensure compliance with wage and hour laws and company policies while managing deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Prior UKG experience is a plus.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of payroll processing experience required.
• Experience processing payroll for multiple locations and/or multiple states preferred.
• Experience using payroll and timekeeping systems required (UKG or similar).

Responsabilidades

• Process bi-weekly payroll for multiple locations.
• Ensure payroll transactions are entered accurately and completed within deadlines.
• Update pay rates, position changes, transfers, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll changes.
• Process payroll for new hires, terminations, and status changes.
• Maintain payroll records, earnings information, tax forms, and direct deposit authorizations.
• Assist with payroll corrections, off-cycle payments, final paychecks, and retroactive adjustments.
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping.
• Support withholdings, garnishments, benefits, retirement contributions, and other deductions.
• Monitor compliance with wage and hour regulations.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities and tax forms.
• Generate payroll reports for management and accounting.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll information.
• Collaborate to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate records.

Conocimientos

Payroll processing

Wage & hour regulations

Attention to detail

Time management

Excel

Communication

Confidentiality

Educación

High school diploma

Associate degree in Accounting

Herramientas

UKG

Descripción del empleo

The Payroll Clerk is responsible for supporting payroll operations across multiple locations. This position ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, maintains employee payroll records, audits timekeeping data, and provides excellent customer service regarding payroll-related inquiries.

The Payroll Clerk works closely with Human Resources, Operations, and Accounting to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws, company policies, and payroll procedures. Success in this role requires exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, confidentiality, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process bi-weekly payroll for multiple locations
• Ensure payroll transactions are entered accurately and completed within established deadlines
• Update employee pay rates, position changes, transfers, bonuses, deductions, and other payroll changes
• Process payroll transactions related to new hires, terminations, and employee status changes
• Maintain payroll records, employee earnings information, tax forms, direct deposit authorizations, and related documentation
• Assist with payroll corrections, off-cycle payments, final paychecks, and retroactive adjustments
• Respond to employee and manager inquiries regarding pay, deductions, taxes, and timekeeping
• Support payroll withholdings, including garnishments, benefits, retirement contributions, and other deductions
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local wage and hour regulations
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including tax forms and reporting
• Generate payroll reports for management, accounting, and other internal stakeholders
• Maintain strict confidentiality of employee and payroll information
• Collaborate with Human Resources and other departments to resolve payroll discrepancies and ensure accurate employee records
• Assist with payroll audits and other special projects as assigned

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Associate degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred

Experience

• Minimum of three (3) years of payroll processing experience required
• Experience processing payroll for multiple locations and/or multiple states is preferred
• Experience using payroll and timekeeping systems is required
• Experience with UKG or similar payroll software is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of payroll processes and wage and hour regulations
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
• Strong customer service and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Benefits

Why Join MezTal?

At MezTal, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, be part of a supportive team, and enjoy a culture that values work-life balance and professional development.

• Christmas Bonus: 30 days, to be paid in December
• Major Medical Expense Insurance: Coverage up to $25,000,000.00 MXN
• Dental Insurance: Always smile with confidence!
• Life Insurance: (Death and MXN Disability)
• Vacation Days: 12 vacation days in accordance with Federal Labor Law
• Cell Phone Reimbursement & Transportation Subsidy
• Multicultural Exposure: Work with operations within Mexico and the United States
• MezTal Internal Events: Strike a healthy balance between your professional and personal goals
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefits with different companies for being part of MezTal
• Academic Agreements: Access to national universities and language schools