Hybrid Bilingual Payroll Specialist

at MezTal

• Job title: Bilingual Payroll Specialist
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Associate's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Guadalajara, Mexico

About the role

• Payroll Specialist focusing on U.S. payroll management for over 1,100 employees across 18 entities. Ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processes within a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• **Main Responsibilities**
• Process **biweekly and weekly payroll** for all U.S. entities.
• Handle payroll-related activities, including **bonuses, commissions, terminations, off-cycle payments, and reporting**.
• Manage **401K contributions and child support payments**.
• Oversee payroll for **18 entities and approximately 1,100 employees**.
• Ensure payroll compliance with U.S. regulations and company policies.
• Collaborate with internal teams, vendors, and leaders to resolve payroll inquiries.

Requirements

• **Qualifications & Skills**
• **2–3 years of experience in U.S. payroll** (required).
• Proven ability to manage high-volume payroll cycles.
• **Process-oriented and compliance-driven**, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent **customer service skills** to interact with employees, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Strong **written communication skills**; adaptable and receptive to feedback.
• **Tech savvy**, quick learner, and comfortable working with new systems.
• Bilingual proficiency in **English and Spanish**.
• **Tools & Systems**
• Experience with payroll/HR systems (knowledge of **UKG** is a plus, but not required).
• Proficient in **Excel, Smartsheet, and Microsoft SharePoint**.

Benefits

• **Christmas Bonus**: 30 days, to be paid in December.
• **Major Medical Expense Insurance**: Coverage up to $20,000,000.00 MXN.
• **Minor Medical Insurance**: VRIM membership with special discounts on doctor’s appointments and accident reimbursements.
• **Dental Insurance**: Always smile with confidence!
• **Life Insurance**: (Death and MXN Disability)
• **Vacation Days**: 12 vacation days in accordance with Federal Labor Law, with prior approval from your manager. + **Floating Holidays**: 3 floating holidays in addition to the 7 official holidays in Mexico.
• **Cell Phone Reimbursement & Transportation Subsidy.**
• **Hybrid Scheme**: Enjoy the best of both worlds, remote and in-office work.
• ** Multicultural Exposure**: Work with operations within Mexico and United Satates.
• **MezTal Internal Events**: Strike a healthy balance between your professional and personal goals.
• **Exclusive Discounts**: Benefits with different companies for being part of MezTal.
• **Academic Agreements**: Access to national universities and language schools.