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Position Title: P1 payroll specialist

Supervisor Title: Payroll Manager (ESC, Mexico)

Job Level: P1

Position Type: Full Time

Job Function: HR – Workforce Solutions

Location: Guadalajara, Mexico

Position Description:

This role is accountable for delivering input services delivered via the ESC, located in Guadalajara, Mexico, for defined country payrolls, working collaboratively with key stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.

Functions, Duties, Tasks:

• Prepare payroll data processing by third party payroll partners, in collaboration with country HRBP’s.
• Ensure all payroll transactions are managed in accordance with SOX controls & country defined regulations at all times, where deviations from local & international regulations occur ensure, these are escalated within Elanco HR
• Ensure timelines for all parties (internal & external) for key payroll processing events
• Execute day-to-day processes such as data entry, data corrections, mass uploads, reversals/reissues
• Review, analyze, and reconcile time/payroll and other time/payroll related according to established timelines, standards, and procedures
• Verify timekeeping records and consult managers/employees about any discrepancies
• Calculate and run off-cycle / supplementary payrolls, calculating retroactive salary data as required
• Prepare various benefits-related reports including eligibility files and employee change files for vendor uploads
• Ensure timely and effective resolution of employee/manger queries, within defined SLA’s with the highest level of confidentiality & professionalism – protecting Elanco & our employees data & privacy
• Maintain appropriate records and files
• Responsible for creating the appropriate accounting documentation to enable GL posting for end-to-end payroll transactions, incl. Statutory & benefits information
• Audit and validate all payroll transactions, examining for accuracy & consistency
• Develop ad-hoc financial and operational reporting as needed and requested by Finance and HR
• Comply with all company local and global policies including legal & privacy frameworks, Code of Conduct, anti-discrimination, harassment, and health, safety and environment (HSE) policies.
• Perform any other duties or serve in such other capacity as may be determined by Company management

Minimum Qualification (education, experience and/or training, required certifications): Excel knowledge is a must,

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (minimum) in HR, Finance, IT or related field.

Experience: minimum 1 year experience in payroll

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrated ability to influence and work effectively and collaboratively with various business partnerships, regions, and cultures, and to promote effective collaboration between them.
• Effective planning and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with highly sensitive information in a confidential manner, projecting trust & credibility with leaders & employees
• Effective analytical & problem solving capabilities, with the able to identify issues & make data driven decisions

Additional Preferences:

• N/A

Other Information:

• Language: Fluent English is essential, Portuguese will be beneficial
• Ability to flex working schedule to meet the need of the business (before / after hours)
• Expected Travel: Up to 10%

Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status