Payroll Specialist - LATAM

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Santa Fe; On-site; MXN 280,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. in Mexico (Santa Fe) seeks a Payroll Specialist to support day-to-day payroll operations for an assigned portfolio. You will process inputs, validate data, maintain documentation, and provide professional support to employees and stakeholders.

The role covers a defined portfolio with no budget ownership or direct reports, and LATAM experience is a plus. Working with digital tools and payroll systems, you will ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payroll delivery while

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Payroll operations

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience

Payroll training or certification

Job description

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
• 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

Takeda is an industry-leading, global pharmaceutical company with an unwavering dedication to putting patients at the center of everything we do. We live our values of Takeda-ism – Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, and Perseverance – and are united by our mission to strive towards Better Health and a Brighter Future for people worldwide through leading innovation in medicine. Here, everyone matters and you will be a vital contributor to our inspiring, bold mission. At Takeda, you will make an impact on people’s lives – including your own.

Takeda is an equal opportunity employer.