Global Payroll Manager
Watershed
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Mexico City • Mexico
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About the role
- Own end to end payroll cycles for US, UK and Mexico employees
- Optimize our use of Rippling and other payroll/HR systems, drive data integration between HRIS, ERP, and time‑tracking tools
- Lead future payroll system implementation or migrations (e.g., centralizing MX/UK payroll into Rippling).
- Serve as the primary point of contact for vendors including Rippling, Remote, Mazars (MX payroll/statutory), and UK payroll providers.
- Drive SLA performance, compliance, and quality across all payroll partners.
- Maintain audit-ready controls, workflows, and documentation across all jurisdictions.
- Establish KPIs (e.g. payroll accuracy, on‑time processing, ticket resolution) for payroll performance measurement
- Administer benefits programs in the US and UK in coordination with People Ops.
- Work closely with:
- - Finance – payroll inputs, cost allocation, headcount reporting, forecasts.
- - People Ops/HR – onboarding, offboarding, compensation changes.
- - Legal & Tax – compliance, employment law, and cross-country issues.
- - External advisors – Mazars MX, UK accountants, US payroll tax resources.
- - Controllers & FP&A – support cost-plus documentation and payroll forecasting.
Requirements
- 8+ years of payroll experience across multiple countries (US, MX, UK strongly preferred).
- Hands-on experience managing payroll vendors and employer of record (EOR) vendors.
- Solid understanding of US, MX, and UK payroll regulations and local statutory obligations.
- Experience in a multinational, high-growth or startup environment.
- Ability to operate independently, build processes, and handle ambiguity.
- Strong documentation discipline and audit-readiness mindset.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
Benefits
- Must be willing to work from an office 4 days per week (except for remote roles)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
payroll managementdata integrationpayroll system implementationaudit controlsKPI establishmentbenefits administrationcost allocationcompliance managementdocumentation disciplinestatutory obligations
Soft Skills
independenceprocess buildinghandling ambiguitymulti-priority managementstrong communicationorganizational skillsleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detail