Latam Payroll Manager

Requisition ID: 38943- Job Location(s): Apodaca, MXAs the Payroll Manager for Latin America Operations, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for multiple countries within the region including Mexico, Brazil, Argentina Chile and Colombia. This role requires expertise in payroll administration, compliance with local regulations, and effective vendor management.

**Responsibilities**:

- Manage end-to-end payroll operations for Latin America, including processing, reconciliation, and reporting.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure payroll data integrity and resolve discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with local payroll laws and regulations across multiple countries.
- Oversee relationship and performance of the payroll vendor, ensuring SLAs are met and issues are promptly addressed.
- Analyze payroll processes and recommend improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
- Lead efforts to standardize payroll practices and implement best-in-class procedures.
- Handle payroll-related inquiries and escalations from employees and internal teams.
- Stay updated on changes in payroll laws and regulations affecting Latin America countries.
- Prepare payroll-related reports and metrics for management review.
- Oversee and develop payroll team
- Ensure payroll deliverables are delivered timely and accurately

**Background & Skills**:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources or related field.
- Proven experience 6-8+ in payroll management, specifically in Latin America countries.
- Strong understanding of payroll laws, regulations, and tax requirements in Latin America.
- Experience working with payroll vendors and managing vendor relationships.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in payroll software and systems; experience with SAP Success Factors, ADP, or similar platforms is a plus.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively in a cross-functional environment.
- Fluency in English and Spanish

Preferred Qualifications:

- Professional certification in Payroll (e.g., CPP) is advantageous.
- Experience in project management or process improvement initiatives.
- Ability to adapt to changes and work under tight deadlines.
- Fluency in Portuguese

**Employee Benefits**:
We are excited to offer you the following benefits with your employment:

- Career Development
- Bonus system
- Paid vacation
- Opportunity to join Employee Resource Group
- Medical Insurance

**Danfoss - Engineering Tomorrow**:
At Danfoss, we are engineering solutions that allow the world to use resources in smarter ways - driving the sustainable transformation of tomorrow. No transformation has ever been started without a group of passionate, dedicated and empowered people. We believe that innovation and great results are driven by the right mix of people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, skills, and perspectives, reflecting the world in which we do business. To make sure the mix of people works, we strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are treated equally, respected, and valued for who they are. It is a strong priority within Danfoss to improve the health, working environment and safety of our employees.

Following our founder’s mindset “action speaks louder than words”, we set ourselves ambitious targets to protect the environment by embarking on a plan to become CO2 neutral latest by 2030.

Danfoss is an EO employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off
- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off
- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

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