US Payroll Operations Analyst – Hybrid, Automation Enabled

Clariant; Ciudad de México; Hybrid; MXN 480,000 - 760,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct hiring at a leading multinatsn

Competitive salary

Major medical insurance

Food vouchers

Life insurance

Job summary

Clariant is hiring for a Senior US Payroll professional in a hybrid role based in Mexico City. You will lead end-to-end payroll processing for US employees, ensure compliance across multi-state regulations, and drive system improvements with automation initiatives.

The position requires at least 3 years in payroll and strong English skills. The role offers direct hiring at a multinational chemical manufacturer, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in personnel administration and Senior HR/payroll experience.
• Experience processing full cycle of US payroll; Canadian payroll could be a plus.
• Knowledge of applicable state laws governing payroll processing and payments in the US (incidents, taxes, benefits, calculations, W2, etc.)
• Working experience at SSC (Shared Service Center) environment (Tier level support, escalation, ticket handling, ...)
• Proficient in SAP payroll and MS Excel with data handling and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for all US employees, ensuring accurate and timely payment
• Review payroll calculations, deductions, and tax withholdings
• Manage multi-state payroll compliance and regulations
• Process off-cycle payrolls, bonuses, commissions, and special payments
• Ensure accurate processing of garnishments, benefits deductions, and 401(k) contributions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations
• Maintain compliance with wage and hour laws (FLSA, state labor laws)
• Conduct payroll audits to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Implement system updates and test new functionalities
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation
• Maintain payroll documentation and standard operating procedures
• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare journal entries
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes
• Handles employee inquiries allocated in the ticketing tool queue, providing resolution within SLAs.
• Responsible for follow-ups on ticket’s pending inputs and closure. Ensure timely and accurate resolution of all inquiries and requests.

Skills

Advanced English

Payroll experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration / HR / Finance / Economics

Tools

SAP Payroll

MS Excel

HR systems

Job description

Clariant is hiring for a Senior US Payroll professional in a hybrid role based in Mexico City. You will lead end-to-end payroll processing for US employees, ensure compliance across multi-state regulations, and drive system improvements with automation initiatives.

The position requires at least 3 years in payroll and strong English skills. The role offers direct hiring at a multinational chemical manufacturer, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.