Specialist, Payroll US/CAN

Ingredion Incorporated; Región Centro; Presencial; MXN 240.000 - 360.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ingredion Incorporated is seeking a Payroll Specialist to support the Americas payroll team. The role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing, audits, and analytics, reporting to the Payroll Supervisor.

Responsibilities include managing pay groups, updating compensation data, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining compliance with payroll policies and tax notices. AI-assisted processes may be used in screening and communication within the team.

Formación

• 2+ years payroll experience including exempt and non-exempt payroll.
• Knowledge of union implications to payroll processing.
• Advanced computer skills including Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of multi-state wage and labor laws.

Responsabilidades

• Own and manage workflow of pay groups for bi-weekly payrolls.
• Process and audit employee updates related to compensation, job changes, transfers, garnishments/levies and terminations.
• Resolve payroll discrepancies and process adjustments and manual checks.
• Provide excellent customer service to employees, vendors and managers.
• Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained from sites and follow up as required.
• Respond to tax notices and other mailings.

Conocimientos

Payroll experience

Excel

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Confidential data handling

Educación

Accounting degree

Descripción del empleo

Job Description Ingredion is seeking a Payroll Specialist to enhance our payroll team. The Payroll Team provides support to the America’s based businesses in the areas of payroll processing & controls, payroll related reporting, Audit Support and Payroll analytics. The payroll specialist role will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll and will report directly to the Payroll Supervisor.

Relocation Available: No

Responsibilities:

• Own and manage workflow of pay groups as assigned to ensure bi-weekly payrolls are processed in a timely and accurate manner
• Process and audit employee updates as it relates to compensation, job changes, transfers, garnishments/levies and terminations
• Resolve payroll discrepancies, process adjustments, manual checks
• Provide excellent customer service to employee, vendor and manager inquiries
• Responsible in ensuring that the appropriate approvals are received from the sites and performs follow-ups when required.
• Respond to tax notices and all other mailings
• Complete verification of employment and unemployment requests
• Respond to internal/external audits and reporting requests with the Analyst
• Work closely with Team Lead and Supervisor to continuously improve skills and knowledge of payroll
• Willingness to accept and complete other projects as assigned
• Enforce and maintain SOX & RACM compliance for policies and procedures
• Escalate Issues that arise with urgency
• Other Duties as assigned

Requirements:

• University degree in Accounting or related field
• 2+ years payroll experience including both exempt and non-exempt payroll and knowledge of union implications to payroll related processing
• Strong knowledge of policies and procedures of payroll
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential material
• Advanced computer skills, including Excel
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent and professional verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of multi-state wage and labor laws
• Excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills
• Continuous improvement attitude to seek out and implement best practices

Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process, including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying, you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.

Ingredion is a leading global, plant-based ingredients solutions company. We make sweeteners, starches, nutrition ingredients and biomaterials that are used by customers in everyday products from foods and beverages to paper and pharmaceuticals. At Ingredion, we embrace possibilities and inspire each other to think big. Together, we are reimagining how we can make life better through our differentiated ingredients and innovative solutions. We share an inspiring purpose — to make life better, for our colleagues, our customers, our communities, and the world. We belong to a culture of bold innovators, of people who believe that their skills, creativity, and passion can deliver solutions that can enhance people’s lives. We create what's next, transforming our imagination into innovation. We have a welcoming and collaborative environment to build and grow a career in a multinational company. Here, everyone can be their authentic selves and be part of a community of talented and caring people, interacting with professionals around the world, made up of varied backgrounds, cultures and industries. We are encouraged to think differently and innovate through collaboration and experimentation. We are constantly imagining new ways to bring value to our customers, through new ingredients, solutions, and ways of working.