Payroll SME

6240 Magnum ICC MX S.DE R.L.DE; Buenavista; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is seeking a Payroll Subject Matter Expert to lead weekly and bi-weekly payroll for plant and logistics teams in Mexico. You will ensure accuracy, compliance with Mexican labor regulations, and seamless collaboration with HR, Operations, and Finance.

Ideal candidates have deep experience with GTN, attendance systems, and labor law compliance, and are fluent in Spanish with professional English.

Qualifications

• Experience managing weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles for blue-collar/workers in manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Deep knowledge of Mexican labor laws, IMSS/Infonavit, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Proficiency in payroll software such as Workday or SAP; strong GTN auditing skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles for blue-collar personnel across plant and distribution operations.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on Mexican labor laws, CBA, overtime, attendance tracking, and statutory obligations.
• Review and validate time & attendance inputs, shift differentials, bonuses, and deductions for GTN accuracy.
• Partner with Plant HR, Operations, Finance, and external vendors to streamline input generation, audit reports, and funding.
• Perform weekly and bi-weekly spot checks, audit reports, and payroll sign-off documentation for Finance and treasury disbursements.
• Lead payroll system testing, parallel runs, and continuous improvement initiatives for frontline workforce needs.
• Support employee inquiries regarding payslips, deductions, and payroll adjustments with precision and empathy.

Skills

High-volume payroll management

Mexican labor regulations

Payroll software proficiency

Bilingual: Spanish & English

Tools

Workday/SAP

Job description

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The role At The Magnum Ice Cream Company, we are on a mission to build the ultimate standalone snacking company. As we continue to strengthen our operational capabilities, we are looking for a dedicated Payroll SME to lead and manage our end-to-end blue collar payroll operations in Mexico. In this high-impact role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant weekly and bi-weekly payroll processing for our manufacturing plant and logistics team members. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, possess deep expertise in labor compliance, and want to shape the future of ice cream, this is the place for you.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Oversee and execute end-to-end weekly and bi-weekly payroll cycles for all blue-collar personnel across plant and distribution operations.
• Serve as the Subject Matter Expert on Mexican labor laws, collective bargaining agreements (CBA), overtime calculations, attendance tracking, and statutory obligations (IMSS, Infonavit, FNT, ISR).
• Review and validate time & attendance inputs, shift differentials, bonuses, and benefit deductions to ensure 100% accuracy in Gross-to-Net (GTN) calculations.
• Partner with Plant HR, Operations, Finance, and external vendor partners to streamline input generation, audit reports, and funding processes.
• Perform weekly and bi-weekly spot checks, audit reports, and prepare payroll sign‑off documentation for Finance and treasury disbursements.
• Lead payroll system testing, parallel runs, and continuous improvement initiatives tailored to operational and frontline workforce needs.
• Support employee inquiries regarding payslips, statutory deductions, and payroll adjustments with high precision, speed, and empathy.

What we’re looking for

• Has extensive experience in high-volume, operational payroll management (weekly and catorcenal cycles) for blue-collar populations in manufacturing or FMCG environments.
• Brings deep knowledge of Mexican labor regulations, IMSS/Infonavit compliance, unionized workforce considerations, and time & attendance systems.
• Possesses strong technical proficiency in payroll software (Workday, SAP, or similar platforms) and Gross-to-Net audit processes.
• Thinks end-to-end and takes ownership for results.
• Is comfortable working in a fast‑moving, evolving organisation.
• Values collaboration, clarity and low‑ego ways of working.
• Fluent in Spanish and professional English proficiency.

What you’ll get

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Specific benefits vary by location

Why join us? This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward. Roles with real accountability and visible impact Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done Continuous learning and development as the business grows Reward linked to performance and contribution. Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream? If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.