Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward. We are looking for a Manager, NoLA Payroll.
What Will You Do?As the North LATAM Payroll Manager, you will lead payroll operations across Mexico, Costa Rica, and Peru, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery in alignment with Johnson Controls’ global standards. You will drive operational excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement while partnering with HR, Finance, and external vendors.
How Will You Do It?Payroll Operations Delivery
Oversee end-to-end payroll processing using Workday, PeopleNet, UKG and Softland.
Manage payroll cycles, validations, reconciliations, and approvals.
Ensure accurate processing of earnings, deductions, and statutory requirements.
Compliance & Governance
Maintain knowledge of payroll regulations in Mexico, Costa Rica and Peru.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls.
Partner with Legal, HR, and Finance to mitigate risks.
Vendor & Stakeholder Managament
Manage payroll vendors and ensure SLA adherence.
Partner with HR and Finance leaders across the region.
Leadership & Team Development
Lead and develop a regional payroll team.
Provide guidance on payroll processes and compliance.
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Drive process improvements and standardization.
Optimize Workday, PeopleNet, and Softland usage.
Reporting & Financial Partnership
Deliver KPIs and payroll insights.
Support finance with accruals and reconciliations.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, HR or related field
7+ years payroll experience, including LATAM
3+ years leadership experience
Experience with Workday, PeopleNet, UKG, and/or Softland
Fluency in Spanish and English
Experience in multinational companies (preferred)
What do we offer?
Comprehensive benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Supportive and inclusive work environment.
Commitment to work-life balance and employee well-being.
Engagement in meaningful projects that make a difference.
Johnson Controls does not request pregnancy or HIV testing as a condition for hiring, continued employment, or promotion, in accordance with its commitment to labor equality and non-discrimination.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, HR or related field
- 7+ years payroll experience, including LATAM
- 3+ years leadership experience
- Experience with Workday, PeopleNet, UKG, and/or Softland
- Fluency in Spanish and English
- Experience in multinational companies
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
Johnson Controls Insights
What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
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