Payroll Specialist

Payroll SpecialistWhat’s your next big career move? If it involves driving meaningful change, embracing innovation, and leading automation initiatives, we should talk.IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences. We deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.The role is based in Mexico City (hybrid role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.Where You’ll Make a DifferenceProcess payroll for multiple legal entities in Mexico, covering both unionized and salaried employees.Ensure payroll calculations comply with union agreements, local labor laws, and applicable benefits.Lead initiatives to improve and automate payroll processes, leveraging technology and innovative solutions.Guarantee timely payments to government institutions such as IMSS, INFONAVIT, FONACOT, and payroll tax authorities.Coordinate payments to external payroll vendors.Validate retirement calculations and ensure accuracy.Respond to audits, reviews, and inquiries from labor authorities including REPSE, IMSS, STPS, SAT, INFONAVIT, and FONACOT.Resolve payroll discrepancies and provide timely support to employees.Support account reconciliations, audit documentation, and month-end closing activities.What Makes You the Right FitBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.3+ years of experience processing payroll in Mexico, including unionized environments.Strong understanding of labor and tax regulations, with the ability to interpret complex legal information.Experience in month-end closing, account reconciliations, and payroll integration.Strong organizational and communication abilities.Intermediate proficiency in English (spoken and written).High level of confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive employee data.Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and data processing tools.Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with experience or interest in automation tools and digital transformation.Familiarity with Workday, ServiceNow, or other ERP systems for payroll management.How Would You Stand Out?Proactive mindset, eager to take on challenges and drive change.Experience working in multinational environments or with cross-functional teams.Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.Why Choose Us?Home office opportunity (2 days per week in the office)Professional onboarding processLearning and development programsA culture that values creativity, innovation, and bold ideas.We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.Cart is one of the fastest growing commerce enablement companies in the world. We provide the digital and physical infrastructure that empowers thousands of leading B2C, B2B and public sector organizations to unify commerce operations from product discovery to product delivery.Pay range and compensation packagePay up to $25,000 - $28,000 MXN (before taxes).Food vouchers, 30-day aguinaldo, and 35% vacation bonus.Comprehensive life and medical insurance.Growth opportunities as we continue to expandOnsite role in Polanco, CDMX, MxThe Role:We are hiring Bilingual HR Generalist for our Querétaro location. This role is a key administrative and strategic partner, responsible for managing the full employee lifecycle, from recruiting to terminations. You will be instrumental in ensuring the company adheres to Mexican Labor Law and IMSS regulations, as well as managing payroll data, HR reports, and internal communications. The ideal candidate is a proactive, organized, and professional team player with a strong grasp of labor law and the ability to partner with management to drive company culture and initiatives.What You’ll Do:Compliance & Administration: Act as the primary point of contact for HR administration, ensuring compliance with Mexican Labor Law (LFA) and IMSS regulations. You\'ll manage internal processes, policies, and procedures, while also handling administrative tasks like purchasing, permits, and payroll data entry.Talent Management: Oversee the complete employee lifecycle, new hire onboarding, training, and terminations. You will also be the main contact for employee relations, benefits administration, and compensation.Strategic & Cultural Support: Partner with the management team on strategic initiatives, attend management meetings, and provide legal advice to support key decisions. You\'ll be instrumental in developing and promoting our company culture through events, employee roundtables, and effective internal communication.Reporting & Analytics: Utilize HRIS and data to prepare and analyze reports, providing valuable insights to leadership to inform departmental and organizational development.What You’ve Done:Experience: 2+ years proven experience in an HR Generalist role with a strong understanding of core HR functions.Legal Expertise: Deep knowledge of Mexican Labor Law is essential to advise management and ensure compliance.Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with HRIS are required.Communication: Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to effectively engage with all levels of the organization.Adaptability: A demonstrated ability to manage change and work a flexible schedule to meet business needsExperience working in a call center agency, or outsourced customer service environment.Familiarity with e-commerce customer engagement best practices.Location: Mexico (Naucalpan, State of Mexico)About the Role:Are you passionate about people, culture, and operational excellence?We’re looking for a Human Resources Supervisor who will play a key role in driving efficient HR operations, ensuring compliance with local labor regulations, and strengthening employee engagement across the organization.This role has national scope and close collaboration with the LATAM HR regional team, offering the opportunity to influence HR strategy while staying hands-on with core processes such as payroll, recruitment, talent development, and employee relations.What You’ll Be Doing:Lead and coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and training processes aligned with corporate standards.Oversee payroll and compensation administration, ensuring compliance with IMSS, INFONAVIT, and ISR.Ensure full compliance with Mexican labor and tax regulations and internal HR policies.Manage performance evaluations and talent development initiatives.Drive organizational culture, engagement, and internal communication initiatives.Support labor relations, handling employee incidents and fostering positive workplace relationships.Track and analyze HR KPIs (turnover, absenteeism, engagement, training hours) and propose improvements.Participate in HR budget planning and control.Promote digital transformation within HR to enhance efficiency and employee experience.Collaborate on regional LATAM HR projects and initiatives.Who You Are:Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Psychology, Industrial Relations, or related field.5–7 years of HR experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or coordination role.Strong knowledge of Mexican Labor Law (LFT, IMSS, INFONAVIT, ISR).Solid experience in payroll, compensation, recruitment, and talent development.Comfortable working with HR metrics, data analysis, and Excel (intermediate–advanced).Experience using HRIS platforms (SuccessFactors, SAP, CONTPAQi, or similar).Core Competencies:Planning & organizationEffective communicationCollaborative leadershipProblem-solving & decision-makingResults-oriented mindsetAdaptability to changeIntegrity & confidentialityStrong internal client focusWhy Join Us?You’ll be part of a regional HR team that values people, continuous improvement, and innovation while having real impact on culture, processes, and business results. #J-18808-Ljbffr