Payroll Team Leader

Essity

. Lead and coordinate payroll delivery across Mexico and Central America .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeMexico City • MexicoSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll operations management, ensuring compliance with local labor and tax regulations while leading teams in a multinational environment. Proficient in process standardization and automation, with strong capabilities in stakeholder communication and relationship building.

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Payroll Operations ManagementCompliance with Labor RegulationsAdvanced Excel CapabilitiesFluent in English and SpanishLeadership and Team Development

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPayroll ControlsTax RegulationsSocial Security RequirementsLabor CompliancePayroll SystemsProcess StandardizationAutomationDigitalizationOperational Metrics Monitoring

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingStakeholder InfluenceCommunicationContinuous ImprovementRelationship Building

Industry Keywords

Multinational Payroll OperationsShared ServicesPayroll DeliveryAudit ReadinessResource Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and coordinate payroll delivery across Mexico and Central America
Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely processing for all payroll cycles
Ensure compliance with local labor, tax, social security, and payroll regulations
Maintain strong controls and audit readiness
Coach, develop, and support Payroll Specialists and Administrators
Act as the escalation point for complex payroll matters
Provide guidance on payroll-related policies, processes, and compliance requirements
Drive process standardization, automation, digitalization, and system enhancements
Build effective relationships with HR, Compensation & Benefits, Finance, IT, external vendors, and business leaders across the region
Monitor payroll reporting, operational metrics, resource planning, and service performance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
Solid experience leading payroll operations within multinational and multi-country environments, preferably across Mexico and Central America and/or Shared Services organizations
Strong knowledge of payroll processing, payroll controls, tax regulations, social security requirements, labor compliance, and payroll systems
Advanced Excel capabilities
Proven ability to lead people, influence stakeholders, solve complex problems, manage competing priorities, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in fast-paced environments
Fluent in English and Spanish
Ability to communicate confidently with regional and global stakeholders

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative and open work atmosphere
Opportunities to grow
Empowerment to achieve business results
Opportunity to improve well-being and drive positive change for society and the environment