Sr Specialist, Payroll

About Ingredion:

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you have experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you are just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there is a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Location: Guadalajara

Workplace type: Hybrid

Join Ingredion and help us ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. As a key member of our payroll team, you will play a critical role in maintaining audit readiness and supporting internal and external reporting requirements.

As a Sr Specialist, Payroll, you will be responsible for managing payroll records, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and supporting audits and reporting activities. You will serve as the primary contact for payroll audits and compensation-related inquiries, collaborating with internal teams and external entities to ensure timely and accurate payroll operations.

This role reports to the Payroll Manager and does not have direct reports.

What will you do: 

• Maintain accurate payroll operational and audit records and prepare reports for management, accounting, auditing, and compliance purposes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll tax regulations, and company policies.
• Serve as the primary contact for payroll audits and compensation accounting and tax-related inquiries.
• Manage escheatment process and garnishments for Payroll Operations.
• Perform complex calculations and reconciliations, including root cause analysis.
• Support quarterly and year-end payroll activities such as W-2, T4, and other tax-related forms preparation and distribution.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve and automate reports or controls ensuring effective and efficient compliance.

What you will bring: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in accounting, human resources, finance, or a business-related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in a US environment.
• Strong ADP GlobalView and SmartCompliance experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Payroll Audits and Payroll Accounting.
• Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) accreditation or willingness to obtain.

Who you are: 

• Bilingual in English – excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, consultative, quantitative, and project management skills.
• Executive presence and ability to work effectively as part of a global team.
• High attention to detail, self-starter, and deadline-oriented.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Why Join Ingredion? 

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally
• Employee Discount Program – Provides exclusive discounts on everyday products, services, and travel.

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