Specialist, Payroll - Canada Payroll

Overview

Celanese is seeking a Payroll Specialist at our Mexico City Headquarters.   This role is instrumental in supporting our Canada Payroll Operations.   

Responsibilities

• Responsible for processing the Canada payroll.
• Reviewing and auditing all payroll output for accuracy according to checklists and tolerances.
• Reviewing and validating all payroll entries made.
• Processing any adjustments and/or correction of errors found during auditing and ensuring all calculations are accurate.
• Responsible for the transmission of payroll bank files.
• Prepare and process off-cycles as needed and according to the off-cycle payroll policy.
• Work closely with HR Operations and key stakeholders to ensure that all payrolls are delivered on time and accurately for assigned countries and locations.
• Maintain communications with HR Business Partners in the event of overpayment recoveries, final pay statutes, and any other scenarios affecting regular payment.
• Drive appropriate and consistent local and regional payroll processes towards standardization.
• Maintain and expand knowledge of country-specific legislation and compliance.
• Communicate regularly with team members and lead.
• Work closely with payroll provider ADP to ensure effective payroll service delivery.
• Collaborate in driving controls and operational excellence including, but not limited to, segregation of duties, audit and compliance programs.
• Handle payroll-related case requests in ServiceNow within established SLAs.
• Actively participate in payroll projects as required.
• Administration of year-end activities related to payroll tax filing and reporting, collaborating with the Tax Specialist.
• Reports to the Americas Payroll Lead.
• Any other payroll duty requested by the Americas Payroll Lead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from a four-year college or university with three to five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Experience with Canada payroll processing.
• Experience with payroll transition and implementation desired.
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, capable to work under fast-paced and high stress environments.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage time to meet rigid payroll processing  deadlines.
• Ability to process a high volume of detailed work in a short time frame and maintain accuracy.
• Proficient in a variety of software programs, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel  and PowerPoint for Windows.
• Experience in Celergo (ADP) & Work Force Management (WFM).
• Indispensable oral and written English communication skills.
• Oral and written French communication desired.
• Maintain a positive attitude and ability to work well with others.
• Willingness to learn and is a fast learner.
• Location: Santa Fe, Mexico City.