Payroll Admin Manager

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a Payroll Admin Manager to lead and optimize payroll operations across the organization. You will be building and working with a team of highly motivated professionals focused on ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency in payroll processes.

In this role, you will be part of a group of specialists responsible for:

• Managing payroll execution and administration in Workday.
• Driving process automation initiatives to enhance efficiency and reduce manual workload.
• Developing advanced Excel models for labor cost analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensuring compliance with legal payroll regulations and collective labor agreements.
• Supporting strategic initiatives in labor cost reduction and workforce planning.
• Collaborating closely with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to align payroll operations with corporate policies and employee relations strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee the end-to-end payroll process for all IS Mexico locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Administrator of the Time & Attendance system and PNET.
• Act as legal representative for approvals in IMSS (Social Security), FONACOT, and INFONAVIT systems.
• Configure, execute, and validate payroll processes in Workday(mandatory) and People Soft.
• Responsible for accounting reports to Finance and financial administration of HR budgets.
• Develop and maintain advanced Excel models for labor cost analysis, forecasting, and payroll simulations.
• Drive automation initiatives to streamline payroll processes, reduce manual workload, and improve efficiency.
• Implement strategies for labor cost reduction aligned with organizational financial goals.
• Manage and negotiate collective labor agreements, fostering fair and sustainable labor relations.
• Ensure compliance with legal payroll regulations and attend all government tax audits.
• Responsible for compliance with STPS audits related to payroll.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring transparency and regulatory adherence.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to align payroll operations with corporate policies and workforce strategies.
• Provide Finance with all payroll-related information required for budget preparation.
• Maintain ethical and professional conduct in all activities performed.
• Comply with Internal Work Regulations and plant policies.
• Fulfill responsibilities and duties assigned in accordance with organizational changes and evolving company needs.

Must Haves (Basic Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in payroll administration, preferably in multinational companies.
• **Strong expertise in Workday (must-have)**and experience with People Soft.
• Advanced Excel skills: financial modeling, macros, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Proven experience in process automation within payroll administration.
• Solid knowledge of legal payroll regulations and collective labor agreements.
• Experience in HR and labor relations.
• Advanced English proficiency (spoken and written).
• Strong leadership, communication, and results-oriented mindset.

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Savings Fund
• Pension Plan
• Christmas Bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Vacation Premium
• Medical Expenses
• Life Insurance
• Social security (IMSS, INFONAVIT, Retirement)
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW!

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