Senior LATAM Payroll Specialist

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. seeks a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead end-to-end payroll operations for an assigned LATAM portfolio with increasing independence across markets such as Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Chile and Panama.

This role focuses on accurate, compliant payroll delivery, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration in a multinational setting. Responsibilities include validating earnings, deductions, taxes, statutory contributions, benefits, time data and employee

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance, or related field; payroll certification optional.
• 3–5 years payroll experience in regional, multi-entity, or international ops.
• No direct reports; provides day-to-day guidance and coaching.
• Experience supporting payroll across LATAM markets (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Chile, Panama).
• Strong payroll controls, tax knowledge, confidentiality; experience with outsourced providers; data handling.
• Fluent English; additional languages desirable; familiarity with payroll systems/tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end payroll activities through approved systems and providers for an assigned portfolio.
• Validate earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, time data, and employee changes.
• Perform reconciliations, controls, corrections, off-cycle transactions, and year-end support with documentation.
• Investigate complex issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Payroll COE, HR, Finance, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and ensure service quality.
• Support automation efforts and system changes related to payroll and connected processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Prioritization

Team collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/Finance/Accounting or related

Payroll certification (advantageous)

Tools

Workday

ADP

SAP Payroll

ServiceNow

Job description

Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. seeks a Senior Payroll Specialist to lead end-to-end payroll operations for an assigned LATAM portfolio with increasing independence across markets such as Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Chile and Panama.

This role focuses on accurate, compliant payroll delivery, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration in a multinational setting. Responsibilities include validating earnings, deductions, taxes, statutory contributions, benefits, time data and employee