Payroll Analyst – U.S. Payroll

Location: Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico

Department: Your Privacy

About the Role

HP Inc. is seeking a talented Payroll Analyst – U.S. Payroll to join our dynamic Finance team in Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, Mexico (onsite/hybrid). Reporting to the Senior Manager, North America Payroll, you will support payroll operations for HP's U.S. workforce, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in a technology-driven environment. At HP, where innovation shapes the future of printing, computing, and digital experiences, this role leverages cutting-edge tools like ADP GlobalView and Workday to deliver customer-centric payroll solutions that empower our global teams. With fluency in English and Spanish, you will partner with HR, IT, Accounting, Tax, and Legal to drive process enhancements, supporting HP's commitment to operational excellence and employee satisfaction. Key responsibilities include executing full-cycle biweekly and semi-monthly payroll runs, validating complex earnings/deductions/taxes, reconciling data from HRIS and time systems, and preparing reports for audits and budgeting. You will champion compliance with IRS, DOL, and state regulations, participate in UAT for system upgrades, and identify automation opportunities to streamline operations. Thriving in HP's fast-paced, innovative culture requires a growth mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and proactive approach to continuous improvement, ensuring payroll supports our mission to create technology that makes life better for everyone, everywhere. The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of U.S. multi-state payroll experience, advanced Excel skills, and a passion for data integrity in high-growth settings. Join HP's legendary culture of collaboration and inclusion, where your contributions fuel career mobility across 170+ countries. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, HP values diverse perspectives to solve problems in new ways—apply now to advance your career with a company that puts people first.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end biweekly and semi-monthly U.S. payroll runs in compliance with federal and state wage-and-hour laws
• Validate earnings, deductions, taxes, benefit contributions, and final pay calculations
• Review and reconcile payroll inputs from HRIS, Time & Attendance systems like Workday, and manual adjustments
• Reconcile payroll prior to submission and validate output files post-processing
• Act as liaison between Payroll, HRIS, IT, HR, Accounting, Tax, and Legal teams for system configuration, testing, and optimization
• Maintain accurate employee payroll data across HRIS and vendor platforms
• Participate in UAT for system releases, enhancements, and integrations; identify automation opportunities
• Prepare scheduled and ad hoc payroll reports including registers, GL files, tax reports, and reconciliations
• Support HR, Finance, and Tax with payroll data for audits, budgeting, and planning; track KPIs like error rates and compliance
• Ensure adherence to IRS, DOL, state regulations; maintain audit documentation and support year-end processes
• Stay updated on legislative changes and implement required payroll updates
• Collaborate on process improvements and special projects to drive efficiency in HP's innovative payroll operations

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of U.S. payroll experience with expertise in full-cycle payroll processing
• Fluency in both Spanish and English (written and spoken)
• Strong knowledge of U.S. labor laws, wage regulations, and payroll taxation
• Proven experience with multi-state payroll operations
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis
• High attention to detail, problem-solving ability, and ability to handle confidential information
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with ADP GlobalView payroll system
• Experience in User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for payroll system enhancements
• Knowledge of Workday Time Tracking and HRIS integrations
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience supporting payroll audits and year-end W-2 processing

Required Skills

• U.S. payroll processing expertise
• ADP GlobalView proficiency
• Advanced Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas)
• HRIS and Workday Time Tracking knowledge
• Multi-state U.S. tax and wage law compliance
• Data reconciliation and validation
• User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Process automation and improvement
• Payroll reporting and analytics
• Audit support and documentation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Confidentiality and discretion
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Time management in fast-paced environments
• Analytical thinking for KPIs and trends

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous company match
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Flexible work options with hybrid model in Guadalajara
• Professional development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan and financial wellness resources
• Global mobility opportunities within HP's innovative ecosystem
• Wellness programs, gym memberships, and mental health support

HP Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.