Payroll Operations Lead

Job Description

Seso is seeking a Payroll Operations Lead to manage payroll processing operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Seso aims to modernize the back-office for farms, offering a comprehensive HR platform.

The Payroll Ops Lead will work out of the Monterrey, Mexico office and report to the Head of Payroll Ops.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Payroll Clerks, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Oversee the end-to-end payroll process, including intake of time cards, payroll statement generation, and system uploads.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance with payroll regulations, tax requirements, and company policies.
• Review and validate payroll data to minimize errors and discrepancies before processing.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated payroll discrepancies and employee inquiries.
• Maintain payroll records, update employee data, and generate payroll reports.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on payroll-related projects.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of payroll processing experience, with at least 1 year in a leadership or senior payroll role.
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax deductions, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• High degree of technical literacy, with expertise in spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets).
• Experience working with payroll software and systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve payroll discrepancies efficiently.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team while maintaining a hands-on approach to payroll processing.

Seso offers:

• Opportunity to work in a company modernizing the back-office for the farm.
• Chance to lead a team and improve payroll workflows.