Payroll Specialist Share on: + **Location** Monterrey, Mexico + **Job ID** 0000026498 + **Category** Human Resources **Job Description** **If you are detail oriented, enjoy working with numbers and wants to keep growing within Payroll and Payroll Vendor Management.** This might be the opportunity for you to be part of a very dynamic payroll team within a loved global company! **Play your part in our team success** The Payroll Specialist plays an important role in establishing a sustainable Payroll department in the BSO. We need employees, all eager to engage actively in building a high- performing department, valuing collaboration, quality and fun in the everyday life. **Core Responsibilities** Serves as the primary facilitator between the Payroll operations team and external vendors, including system providers such as SAP and Workday. This role ensures the effective implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of payroll- related systems and integrations. The role requires strong project management capabilities, technical system knowledge, and the ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications + Serve as the main point of contact for payroll vendors, including service providers, system integrators, and Support teams (SAP, Workday). + Translate payroll business requirements into functional and technical specifications for configuration or development. + Organize and lead testing cycles for system changes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. + Support payroll operations teams in system-related issues, partner concerns, and enhancement requests. + Coordinate system upgrades, releases, and vendor maintenance windows in alignment with payroll calendars. + Manage project timelines, partners, and communications for payroll system initiatives. + Monitor and report on vendor performance (SLAs, KPIs) and support contract compliance and renewals. + Collaborate with IT & Digital teams to ensure cross-Functional alignment and controls. + Execution of payroll processes for Mexico & Brazil in a timely, efficient and accurate manner. **Do you have what it takes?** + Proven experience in payroll operations, systems, or vendor management. + Strong experience with SAP Payroll and Workday (Configuration knowledge a plus). + Solid understanding of payroll processes, calendars, and compliance requirements. + Advance Excel skills. + Proven experience leading or supporting system implementation, integrations, and testing. + Strong project management skills (PMP or similar certification a plus). + Ability to manage multiple partners and vendors across global regions. + Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities. + Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical audiences. + High attention to detail, documentation, and processes + Fully Bilingual Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. However, please note we do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to any advertised closing date. So, if you're interested in this role we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. **What’s in it for you?** Here are some of what to expect: **Family** **Care** **Leave –** We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times. **Insurances –** All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind. **Wellbeing** – We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based **Colleague** **Discount** – We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount. **Bonus** – We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme **Your workplace –** You'll find this at the top of this advert and when you join the team, we'll confirm this with you. We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong. The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team. We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to “inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow.” The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer. Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights. We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees. Online Application Accessibility Statement; which is intended forpeople with disabilities- LEGO systems endeavors to make www.LEGO.com/jobs accessible to any and all users. 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