Senior Payroll Associate
About the role
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At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.
As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business but that doesn't mean we can't have fun whilst we do it.
With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry!
Are you one of them?
At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for an expert Payroll Associate to join the team in our Mexico City Office.
The Role:
- Ensuring payroll inputs to third party payroll vendors are finalised accurately.
- Working cross functionally, you will act as a liaison with external payroll providers and internal departments, such as HR and Finance
- Ensure internal controls are applied so that monthly changes are gathered and processed correctly and that any discrepancies recorded and discussed.
- Upload electronic files and input any manual payments to the bank
- You will handle the Payroll mailbox to ensure queries are responded to in a timely fashion.
- Making sure that all monthly and annual tax, pension and compliance requirements are followed.
- Collaborating with internal and external auditors to provide timely reports as required.
- Work as part of Payroll team to ensure that all processes are as efficient as possible, documented appropriately and SOX Compliant.
- You will have the opportunity to get involved in special projects throughout the year.
What you need
- Experience of LATAM Payroll processes and working with payroll vendors (preferable but not essential)
- Proven experience of working in a dynamic environment.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills with an emphasis on customer service.
- Ability to work to strict deadlines with a high volume of transactions.
- Attention to detail with excellent numerical and analytical skills.
- Great teammate.
- Proficient user of the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Positive and dedicated approach to work, able to work on own initiative
- Good organization skills
Why join us?
Other than working with an outstanding team of ambitious people, we also offer a very competitive benefits package. This varies from country to country so a dedicated recruiter will discuss this with you at interview stage.
Impactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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