Manager, Payroll Latam

Google Chrome Microsoft Edge Apple Safari Mozilla Firefox Manager, Payroll LatamFull-timeBusiness Segment: NBCU CorporateCompany DescriptionNBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our global theme park destinations, consumer products, and experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through our powerhouse film and television studios, including Universal Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and Focus Features, and the four global television studios under the Universal Studio Group banner, and operate industry-leading theme parks and experiences around the world through Universal Destinations & Experiences, including Universal Orlando Resort, home to Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Studios Hollywood. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. Visit www.nbcuniversal.com for more information.Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.Job DescriptionRole Purpose:The Production Payroll Manager will manage end-to-end production payroll for Mexico and support payroll across Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil. This role partners with production teams, HR, Finance, Legal, Labor Relations, and payroll vendors to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll. The candidate must be based in Mexico, bilingual in English and Spanish, and strongly familiar with Mexico labor laws and payroll compliance; LATAM payroll knowledge and Portuguese are a plus.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Manage Mexico production payroll and support union and non-union payroll activities across Colombia, Argentina, and BrazilValidate timekeeping, earnings, deductions, overtime, allowances, union payments, statutory payments, and production pay elementsEnsure compliance with Mexico labor law, local payroll regulations, statutory benefits, tax, social security, union agreements, and company policiesSupport union and non-union employee payroll activities across LATAM, including regular pay, variable pay, allowances, benefits deductions, off-cycle payments, payroll adjustments, termination payments and severance calculationsPartner with HR and Finance to validate employee changes, new hires, transfers, compensation updates, leaves, and separations impacting LATAM payrollCoordinate with 3rd party vendors and internal partners on payroll calculations, filings, reporting, audits, and issue resolutionMaintain payroll data integrity, documentation, controls, confidentiality, and compliance with policies and local legal requirementsResearch payroll discrepancies, identify root causes, and partner with stakeholders to resolve issues quicklySupport testing, integrations, vendor changes, process improvements, and production readinessAd Hoc responsibilitiesQualificationsBasic Requirements: Minimum 3 years of payroll experience, including Mexico payroll; production, entertainment, media, or high-volume payroll experience preferredStrong familiarity with Mexico labor laws and payroll compliance, including statutory benefits, tax, social security, wage and hour rules, union agreements, and severanceWorking knowledge of payroll practices in Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil preferredExperience with payroll vendors, timekeeping systems, ADP or similar platforms, audits, reporting, and controlsBilingual Spanish/intermediate...