Payroll Specialist - LATAM Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos, Mexico City Category: Human Resources

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To be notified when applications are available again, please share your contact information here. --> Skip to main content Job Posting Find jobs for Location Radius Payroll Specialist - LATAM Delegación Cuajimalpa de Morelos, Mexico City Apply Now Job ID R0192481 Category Human Resources Subcategory Corporate Functions Business Unit Corporate Functions Job Type Full time By clicking the “Apply” button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with Takeda’s Privacy Notice and Terms of Use . I further attest that all information I submit in my employment application is true to the best of my knowledge. Job Description Objective / Purpose: The Payroll Specialist supports day-to-day payroll operations for an assigned payroll portfolio. This role processes payroll inputs, performs routine validations and controls, maintains required documentation, and provides professional support to employees and stakeholders. The role contributes to accurate, timely, compliant, and employee-focused payroll delivery by following established procedures and escalating issues appropriately. It covers an assigned country, legal entity, business unit, or payroll portfolio, with no budget ownership and no direct or indirect reports. Experience managing payroll operations across multiple LATAM countries, such us Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, and Guatemala, is considered an asset. Accountabilities: · Collect, review, and process approved payroll inputs, including employee changes, earnings, deductions, benefits, taxes, and time-related information. · Perform routine validations, reconciliations, corrections, and off-cycle support activities in line with established procedures, and support statutory, year-end, and audit-related activities as assigned. · Maintain payroll calendars, trackers, control evidence, case records, and process documentation. · Follow established procedures and escalate exceptions, missing information, or control concerns within required timelines. · Respond to routine payroll inquiries in a professional, timely, and employee-friendly manner, and coordinate with payroll providers and internal stakeholders to resolve assigned issues and ensure follow-through. · Use approved digital, AI, and automation tools responsibly, with appropriate validation, data privacy, access controls, and human review. Support testing, adoption, exception monitoring, and user feedback for payroll-related system or process changes, and identify repetitive or rules-based activities that may be simplified or automated, sharing suggestions with senior team members. Education & Competencies (Technical and Behavioral): Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience is desirable; payroll training or certification is advantageous. Typically 1–3 years of payroll, HR operations, finance, or related experience. Individual contributor role with no direct or indirect reports; people management experience is not required. Working understanding of payroll inputs, controls, reconciliations, documentation, structured data handling, and confidentiality, with the ability to learn payroll systems, reporting tools, case management platforms, and approved digital solutions. Fluent English; additional relevant language skills are desirable. Previous experience managing payroll operations across multiple LATAM countries, particularly Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Panama, and Guatemala, is preferred. Strong attention to detail, organization, service orientation, and confidentiality, with the ability to work accurately within established procedures and deadlines. Demonstrates accountability, collaboration, curiosity, openness to learning, and a continuous improvement mindset. 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