Job Summary
IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products.
Finance: Empowering strategic decisions through expertise; fueling sustainable growth by delivering insights, managing risk and driving value across global operations.
The role is based in Tlalnepantla, Estado de Mexico (hybrid role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.
Where You’ll Make a Difference
Process payroll for multiple legal entities in Mexico, covering both unionized and salaried employees.
Ensure payroll calculations comply with union agreements, local labor laws, and applicable benefits.
Lead initiatives to improve and automate payroll processes, leveraging technology and innovative solutions.
Guarantee timely payments to government institutions such as IMSS, INFONAVIT, FONACOT, and payroll tax authorities.
Coordinate payments to external payroll vendors.
Validate retirement calculations and ensure accuracy.
Respond to audits, reviews, and inquiries from labor authorities including REPSE, IMSS, STPS, SAT, INFONAVIT, and FONACOT.
Resolve payroll discrepancies and provide timely support to employees.
Support account reconciliations, audit documentation, and month-end closing activities.
What Makes You the Right Fit
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
+3 years of experience processing payroll in Mexico, including unionized environments.
Strong understanding of labor and tax regulations, with the ability to interpret complex legal information.
Experience in month-end closing, account reconciliations, and payroll integration.
Strong organizational and communication abilities.
Intermediate proficiency in English (spoken and written).
High level of confidentiality and integrity when handling sensitive employee data.
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and data processing tools.
Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with experience or interest in automation tools and digital transformation.
Familiarity with Workday, ServiceNow, or other ERP systems for payroll management.
How Would You Stand Out?
Proactive mindset, eager to take on challenges and drive change.
Experience working in multinational environments or with cross-functional teams.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Ability to manage sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
Why Choose Us?
Home office opportunity (2 days per week in the office)
Professional onboarding process
Learning and development programs
A culture that values creativity, innovation, and bold ideas.
We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 3 years of experience processing payroll in Mexico
- Strong understanding of labor and tax regulations
- Experience in month-end closing and payroll integration
- Intermediate proficiency in English
IFF Family of Companies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IFF Family of Companies and has not been reviewed or approved by IFF Family of Companies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive in many roles and locations, and compensation is often described as good.
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Parental & Family Support — A global minimum of 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents is in place. This policy is positioned as a notable component of the overall package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Core offerings include paid time off, sick days, holidays, and sabbatical leave. Flexible scheduling options such as compressed workweeks and hybrid/remote arrangements are available where feasible.
IFF Family of Companies Insights
What We Do
Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart.
