Payroll Services Expert

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Mexico City, Mexico This role is based in Mexico City, Mexico. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support for this role: please only apply if this location is accessible for you. In this role, you will support the development of Payroll and People & Organization (P&O) processes, principles, and guidelines, while coordinating data analysis and evaluation to enable effective implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Payroll processes and services. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Support evaluation and continuous improvement of Payroll processes and services Contribute to People & Organization (P&O) and Payroll Services projects Prepare and report monthly payroll payments and annual or statutory processes Calculate and review termination processes Manage payroll vendor updates and ensure timely follow-up Reconcile payroll, social security, and tax accounts, including issue resolution Prepare compliance controls and deliver regular reports to stakeholders Handle employee payroll queries and provide guidance on payroll-related matters Essential Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field 5 years of experience in payroll, social security, taxes, or audit including strong understanding of the Latin American region Strong problem-solving skills and proactive mindset Customer-focused approach with ability to deliver effective solutions Collaboration skills with the ability to work in diverse environments Advanced / Fluent English proficiency Desirable Requirements Experience with Workday and/or SAP Advanced Excel Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and Accommodation: Novartis is committed to work with and provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to tas.mexico@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Novartis tiene el compromiso de trabajar y proporcionar adaptaciones razonables para personas con discapacidad. Si, debido a una condición médica o discapacidad, necesita una adaptación razonable para cualquier parte del proceso de contratación, o para desempeñar las funciones esenciales de un puesto, envíe un correo electrónico a tas.mexico@novartis.com y permítanos conocer la naturaleza de su solicitud y su información de contacto. Incluya el número de posición en su mensaje. Skills Desired Payroll Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives. Novartis is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader’s names or recruiter’s names to defraud job seekers. Novartis does not make job offers without interview and never asks candidates for money. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money or personal information. In the context of China Cross-Border Data Transfer (CBDT) policy, if you need to apply for a position in China, please go to the local Recruiting System TaleNov .