Description
Job Profile: Multi-Plant Payroll Coordinator
Location: Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, Mexico Industry: Automotive
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Multi-Plant Payroll Coordinator to lead our payroll operations for multiple manufacturing sites in the region. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for all employees, managing a team of three payroll specialists, and guaranteeing full compliance with all Mexican labor laws and tax regulations. This role is critical to our finance and HR operations and requires a professional with a strong background in accounting or finance, extensive SAP experience, and proven leadership skills.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll processing for multiple plant locations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three direct reports, delegating tasks and managing their performance.
- Ensure accurate calculations and withholdings for social security (IMSS), housing fund (INFONAVIT), personal income tax (ISR), and other legal requirements.
- Serve as the primary subject matter expert for the SAP Payroll module, driving process improvements and ensuring system integrity.
- Prepare and deliver precise end-of-month, quarterly, and annual payroll reports for management and finance departments.
- Manage annual processes, including the calculation of the Christmas bonus (aguinaldo), profit sharing (PTU), and annual tax declarations.
- Act as the main point of contact for complex payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies, providing clear and effective resolutions.
- Collaborate closely with Human Resources and Finance departments to ensure data consistency and alignment on compensation, benefits, and new hires.
- Stay current with changes in Mexican labor law and tax legislation to ensure continuous compliance.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a similar field is required.
- Minimum of 4+ years of progressive experience in a payroll position, with demonstrated experience in a similar coordination or leadership role.
- Proven experience managing payroll for a multi-site manufacturing or automotive company is highly preferred.
- Direct experience managing and supervising a team (3 people).
- Essential proficiency and hands-on experience with the SAP Payroll module (SAP HCM).
Key Competencies & Skills
- Technical Knowledge: Deep knowledge of Mexican personal income tax legislation, Federal Labor Law, and IMSS/INFONAVIT regulations.
- Language: Advanced/Fluent professional proficiency in English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.
- Software Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, complex formulas) is essential.
- Leadership: Strong leadership and team development skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
- Analytical Skills: Excellent problem analysis and problem-solving skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of interacting effectively with all levels of the organization.
📌 PAYROLL COORDINATOR
🏢 Grupo CreeSer
📍 Ramos Arizpe