Payroll Tax Specialist

American Express; Ciudad de México; Híbrido; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

American Express is seeking a Payroll Tax Specialist to manage payroll tax processes for the LAC region. In this role, you'll ensure compliance with local regulations, lead reporting activities, and support payroll operations enhancements. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in payroll processing, regulatory matters, and excellent English proficiency.

Servicios

Competitive base salaries

Bonus incentives

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible working model

Generous paid parental leave

Free access to wellness centers

Career development and training opportunities

Formación

• 5+ years of payroll and payroll tax work experience in Mexico.
• 2+ years in tax and regulatory matters for LAC.
• Knowledge of regulatory processes like SS, ISN, ISR.

Responsabilidades

• Execute payroll tax and regulatory processes ensuring timely reporting.
• Lead reporting and payment of tax obligations.
• Create and maintain documentation as per company standards.

Conocimientos

Leadership skills

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Advanced proficiency in English

Herramientas

SAP Payroll

MS Word

Excel

Descripción del empleo

At American Express, our culture is built on a 175-year history of innovation, shared values and Leadership Behaviors, and an unwavering commitment to back our customers, communities, and colleagues. As part of Team Amex, you'll experience this powerful backing with comprehensive support for your holistic well-being and many opportunities to learn new skills, develop as a leader, and grow your career.

Here, your voice and ideas matter, your work makes an impact, and together, you will help us define the future of American Express.

The Colleague Experience Group (CEG), formerly known as Human Resources, seeks to provide a great colleague
experience every day.
We are looking for a Payroll Tax Specialist to join our team, leading key processes for the LAC region, and supporting the ongoing strategic transformation of the team, focused on improving end-to-end servicing experience.

How will you make an impact in this role?
Main responsibilities:
· Execute Payroll Tax and Regulatory processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting and payment to the local authorities.
· Lead reporting and payment of regulatory and tax obligations (e.g., ISN, ISR, SS). Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to proceed with reporting and payments.
· Support Payroll Operations by conducting controls and validations to ensure timely and accurate payments to colleagues.
· Support continuous improvements and initiatives related to payroll and payroll tax functions in the region.
· Support internal audits and external inquiries from Mexico Federal and State tax authorities.
· Create and maintain a repository of information and documentation (SOPs) as per company standards.

Skills & Qualifications:
· 5+ years of Mexico payroll and payroll tax work experience is required.
· 2+ years of proven experience in tax and regulatory matters for LAC (Mexico and preferably Argentina, Brazil, Chile).
· Knowledge of regulatory processes such as SS, ISN, ISR.
· Experience with SAP Payroll system or similar.
· Advanced proficiency in English.
· Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
· Highly organized and detail-oriented.
· Ability to work under time constraints to meet deadlines.
· Strong leadership skills.
· Stakeholder management skills.
· Advanced level of English proficiency.

We back you with benefits that support your holistic well-being so you can perform at your best. This includes caring for your and your loved ones' physical, financial, and mental health, as well as providing the flexibility needed to thrive personally and professionally:

• Competitive base salaries
• Bonus incentives
• Support for financial well-being and retirement
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability benefits (depending on location)
• Flexible working model with hybrid, onsite, or virtual arrangements depending on role and business need
• Generous paid parental leave policies (depending on location)
• Free access to global on-site wellness centers staffed with nurses and doctors (depending on location)
• Free and confidential counseling support through our Healthy Minds program
• Career development and training opportunities

Offer of employment with American Express is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background verification check, subject to applicable laws and regulations.