Payroll Services Expert

**Band** Level 3   **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 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) 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 [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) y permítanos conocer la naturaleza de su solicitud y su información de contacto. Incluya el número de posición en su mensaje.    **Skills Desired** Payroll