Payroll Manager (Brazil & USA)

Astellas Pharma; Ciudad de México; Híbrido; MXN 1.116.694 - 1.675.042; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Work/life balance

Global collaboration

Supportive environment for growth

Descripción de la vacante

A leading pharmaceutical company in Mexico City is seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll operations. The role requires strong payroll knowledge and analytical skills, with responsibilities including processing complex payroll, auditing reports, and mentoring team members. A bachelor’s degree in HR or related field is preferred. This full-time position offers a hybrid work solution, promoting work/life balance.

Formación

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state payroll.
• Experience with international payroll processing.
• Proven track record of owning regional payrolls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations.
• Process complex payroll across multiple locations.
• Review payroll reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Mentor junior team members and provide guidance.

Conocimientos

Payroll experience

Analytical skills

Change management

Customer service skills

Project Management

Financial acumen

MS Office proficiency

Fluent in English

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Herramientas

Payroll software systems

HR systems

Excel

Access

Descripción del empleo

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Location and Working Environment

• This position is based in Mexico City.
• At Astellas we recognize the importance of work/life balance, and we are proud to offer a hybrid working solution allowing time to connect with colleagues at the office with the flexibility to also work from home. We believe this will optimize the most productive work environment for all employees to succeed and deliver. Hybrid work from certain locations may be permitted in accordance with Astellas’ Responsible Flexibility Guidelines.

Purpose and Scope

The Payroll Operations Specialist role is to lead and manage end-to-end payroll operations. This role requires advanced payroll knowledge, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of compliance, reporting, and payroll systems. The ideal candidate will serve as a subject matter expert, support audits, implement process improvements, and mentor junior team members.

Role and Responsibilities

• Process complex, high-volume payroll across multiple locations and jurisdictions
• Review and audit payroll reports for accuracy and compliance
• Handle escalated payroll inquiries and resolve complex queries
• Monitor changes in tax laws and labor regulations to ensure ongoing compliance
• Support or lead payroll system upgrades and implementation globally
• Mentor and provide guidance to Payroll Advisors
• Work with wider People Team to execute all related payroll related activities that impact payroll processes either delivered by HR outsourced vendor or retained service
• Own the payroll processes, relevant input and output documentation and supporting tools for the delivery of all in scope services
• Accountable for analysing customer requests that cannot be resolved and driving continuous improvements to improve service quality
• Drive continuous improvement and manage the impact of change on People Operations by:
  • Representing People Operations as a SME on projects which look to drive change to the ways of working in Astellas.
  • Input on the impact of change on our ability to deliver payroll Services
  • Identify and promote opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with third parties, line managers, HR teams and employees whilst providing them with the highest level of service for allocated countries
• Collaborate and build robust relationships with other business areas/external providers to ensure that the People Operations Team is proactively included in planning activities that affect service or resource requirements.
• Supporting role to the Payroll Lead when required, taking ownership, and working autonomously to execute tasks and activities. Deputizing for the Payroll Lead as and when required
• Provide back up support to Payroll Advisors
• Partner with key stakeholders to update knowledge materials to drive self service
• Work in partnership with the Continuous Improvement team to drive and deliver best practice at all levels.
• Ability to run reports out of best-in-class HR systems.
• Strong knowledge and competence using Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to utilize excel and access to automate the checking of payroll and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-state or multi-entity payroll
• Experience with international payroll processing
• Proven track record of owning regional payrolls & processes
• Knowledge of Tax Year End procedures
• Project Management experience and proven project lead capabilities
• The ability to develop a truly customer centric environment is important as well as experience in high quality operational HR processes that support our business.
• Experience of working with an outsourced and in-house HR Services Delivery model is preferable.
• Financial acumen
• Expertise in MS Office (especially Excel, Access)

Additional Required Qualifications

• Proven ability to influence diverse senior stakeholders.
• Fluent in written and verbal business English (add in required languages where needed German and French being Key Languages)
• Ability to cope within a fast paced, growing and changing environment.
• Strong change management skills.
• Able to manage high volumes of work and prioritise effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Collaborative style with the ability to persuade, influence and negotiate at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and act accordingly.
• Knowledge of Continuous improvement methodology

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Accounting, or a related field.
• Experience with payroll software systems.
• Experience with benefits administration.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

What awaits you at Astellas?

• Global collaboration: Become part of a connected global business of like-minded life science leaders, all dedicated to improving patients' lives worldwide.
• Real-world patient impact: Contribute to transformative therapies that reach patients around the world, knowing your work makes a difference every day.
• Relentless Innovation: Join a company at the forefront of scientific breakthroughs, where you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of healthcare.
• A Culture of Growth: Chart your own course within a supportive environment that values your contributions, champions your development, and empowers you to pursue your passions.

Our Organizational Values and Behaviors

• Values: Innovation, Integrity and Impact sit at the heart of what we do.
• Behaviors: We come together as ‘One Astellas’, working with courage and a sense of urgency. We are outcome focused and consistently take accountability for our personal contribution.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Human Resources

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing