Payroll Specialist - LATAM

Takeda; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 240.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Takeda Mexico is seeking a Payroll Specialist to manage day-to-day payroll operations for an assigned portfolio. The role processes inputs, validates data, and supports accurate, timely payroll delivery in a compliant, employee-focused manner.

The position requires 1–3 years in payroll or HR operations, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and fluent English. LATAM multi-country experience is valued; full-time, on-site in Mexico City preferred.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; payroll training or certification is advantageous.
• 1–3 years of payroll, HR operations, finance, or related experience.
• Individual contributor role with no direct or indirect reports; people management experience is not required.
• Fluent English; additional language skills desirable.
• Previous experience managing payroll operations across multiple LATAM countries, particularly Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, and Guatemala, is preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Collect, review, and process approved payroll inputs, including employee changes, earnings, deductions, benefits, taxes, and time-related information.
• Perform routine validations, reconciliations, corrections, and off-cycle support activities in line with established procedures, and support statutory, year-end, and audit-related activities as assigned.
• Maintain payroll calendars, trackers, control evidence, case records, and process documentation.
• Follow established procedures and eliminate exceptions, missing information, or control concerns within required timelines.
• Respond to routine payroll inquiries in a professional, timely, and employee-friendly manner, and coordinate with payroll providers and internal stakeholders to resolve assigned issues and ensure follow-through.
• Use approved digital, AI, and automation tools responsibly, with appropriate validation, data privacy, access controls, and human review.
• Support testing, adoption, exception monitoring, and user feedback for payroll-related system or process changes, and identify repetitive or rules-based activities that may be simplified or automated, sharing suggestions with senior team members.

Conocimientos

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Fluent English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Payroll training or certification (advantageous)

Descripción del empleo

Job Description

Objective / Purpose

The Payroll Specialist supports day-to-day payroll operations for an assigned payroll portfolio. This role processes payroll inputs, performs routine validations and controls, maintains required documentation, and provides professional support to employees and stakeholders. The role contributes to accurate, timely, compliant, and employee-focused payroll delivery by following established procedures and escalating issues appropriately. It covers an assigned country, legal entity, business unit, or payroll portfolio, with no budget ownership and no direct or indirect reports. Experience managing payroll operations across multiple LATAM countries, such us Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, and Guatemala, is considered an asset.

Accountabilities

• Collect, review, and process approved payroll inputs, including employee changes, earnings, deductions, benefits, taxes, and time-related information.
• Perform routine validations, reconciliations, corrections, and off-cycle support activities in line with established procedures, and support statutory, year-end, and audit-related activities as assigned.
• Maintain payroll calendars, trackers, control evidence, case records, and process documentation.
• Follow established procedures and eliminate exceptions, missing information, or control concerns within required timelines.
• Respond to routine payroll inquiries in a professional, timely, and employee-friendly manner, and coordinate with payroll providers and internal stakeholders to resolve assigned issues and ensure follow-through.
• Use approved digital, AI, and automation tools responsibly, with appropriate validation, data privacy, access controls, and human review.
• Support testing, adoption, exception monitoring, and user feedback for payroll-related system or process changes, and identify repetitive or rules-based activities that may be simplified or automated, sharing suggestions with senior team members.

Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral)

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is desirable; payroll training or certification is advantageous.
• Typically 1–3 years of payroll, HR operations, finance, or related experience.
• Individual contributor role with no direct or indirect reports; people management experience is not required.
• Working understanding of payroll inputs, controls, reconciliations, documentation, structured data handling, and confidentiality, with the ability to learn payroll systems, reporting tools, case management platforms, and approved digital solutions. Fluent English; additional relevant language skills are desirable.
• Previous experience managing payroll operations across multiple LATAM countries, particularly Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, and Guatemala, is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, service orientation, and confidentiality, with the ability to work accurately within established procedures and deadlines. Demonstrates accountability, collaboration, curiosity, openness to learning, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Locations

MEX - Santa Fe

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time