Regional Payroll Team Leader

Are you a strategic payroll leader ready to drive operational excellence across Mexico and Caricam? Join our GBS Finance team as a Regional Payroll Team Leader and lead end-to-end payroll processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, multi-country environment.We are looking for a proactive and experienced professional to oversee payroll execution, manage vendor relationships, and guide a regional team. This role is critical to ensuring payroll compliance, supporting regulatory changes, and driving strategic initiatives across the region.A Taste of What You’ll Be DoingLead End-to-End Payroll Operations - Oversee payroll processes from hiring to termination; ensure compliance with local legislation and internal controls across Mexico and Caricam.Manage Regional Team & Vendors - Supervise a team of payroll professionals; coordinate with external vendors to ensure service quality and timely execution.Ensure Compliance & Reporting - Guarantee accurate tax payments, social security contributions, and timely reporting to authorities; support SOX requirements and internal audits.Drive Strategic Improvements - Promote automation and process optimization; lead system implementations and regulatory adaptations in collaboration with IT and other functions.Act as a Key Business Partner - Provide payroll consultancy to business units; collaborate with Legal, Tax, and HR to address risks, opportunities, and strategic needs.We’re Looking for Someone WithBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Administration, or a related field.5+ years of experience in payroll operations, including supervisory roles and vendor management.Strong Accounting SkillsStrong knowledge of Mexican and Caricam payroll regulations, social security, and fiscal legislation.Experience with SAP and at least two payroll systems; advanced Excel skills required.Fluent English; able to coordinate with global teams and influence cross-functional stakeholders.Excellent communication skills and customer focus; able to build effective teams and drive results.What’s NextIf you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific information.Get to Know UsAt Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.Let’s shape the future of snacking.Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.