Senior Payroll Analyst
Horizontal Talent · Nashville, TN · Yesterday
HybridContract
Responsibilities
- Support accurate and timely payroll processing for team members in Mexico in partnership with an outsourced payroll provider
- Help manage day-to-day payroll activities and employee inquiries with a strong focus on service and accuracy
- Strengthen payroll procedures by creating and maintaining checklists, controls, and standardized workflows
- Partner with Finance, Internal Audit, and other internal stakeholders to support compliance and audit readiness
- Monitor vendor performance and escalate issues when service commitments are not being met
- Contribute to process improvement and automation efforts to reduce manual work and operational risk
- Support SOX and regional audit activities to help maintain regulatory compliance
- Aid in cross-training, team development, and special projects as needed
- Contribute to U.S. payroll operations and implementation projects when needed
Requirements
At least 5 years of payroll analyst experience, including payroll processing in Mexico and exposure to U.S. payroll operations
Strong knowledge of payroll practices, local tax requirements, and compliance considerations in Mexico
Experience working with payroll vendors in a multi-stakeholder environment
Solid understanding of general ledger processes
Strong analytical skills with the ability to work independently and manage detailed tasks accurately
Excellent organization, time management, and prioritization skills
Proficiency with Excel and Word
Comfort working in a cross-functional global environment
High level of professionalism and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience supporting stock-based compensation payroll processes
- Familiarity with case management tools
- Experience in regional, multilingual operations
- Exposure to payroll transformation or process optimization initiatives
- Experience supporting audit or SOX-related activities