Payroll Specialist

With millions of diners, tens of thousands of restaurants, and 23+ years of experience, OpenTable, part of Booking Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: BKNG), is an industry leader with a unique insight into the world of hospitality. We champion restaurants, bars, wineries, and other venues around the world, helping them attract guests, manage capacity, improve operations and maximize revenue.

Every employee at OpenTable has a tangible impact on what we do and how we do it. You’ll also be part of a global network that includes OpenTable and KAYAK's portfolio of travel brands including Swoodoo, checkfelix, momondo, Cheapflights, Mundi and HotelsCombined.

Hospitality is all about taking care of others, and it defines our culture. You’ll work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, and get the benefits, flexibility, and support you need to succeed.

About this role: 

This position will report directly to OpenTable’s Payroll Manager - NORAM. The ideal candidate is always curious, embraces change, and thrives in an ambiguous, rapid-growth environment. You are detailed and highly organized, with hands-on payroll administration and processing experience. You have an eagerness to improve processes and execute and excel both working independently and collaborating with colleagues. Are you an enthusiastic self-starter with a passion for all things payroll? If so, please apply!

In this role, you will:

• Calculate and process payroll for all employees, including salaries, overtime, bonuses, and other benefits.
• Ensure that payroll is processed accurately and on time, in compliance with Mexican labor laws.
• Ensure compliance with all Mexican tax regulations, including the timely submission of tax withholdings and contributions.
• Stay up to date with changes in labor laws and regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and provide clarification regarding pay, deductions, and benefits.
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including timesheets, pay stubs, deductions, and tax filings.
• Manage employee benefits programs, ensuring deductions for benefits, retirement, insurance, and other programs are accurately calculated.
• Process payroll adjustments such as sick leave, vacation pay, and other adjustments.
• Assist with year-end reporting, including preparation of issuing year-end pay stubs.
• Collaborate with finance and accounting departments to ensure that payroll expenses are correctly recorded in financial statements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for payroll processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

Please apply if:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field is preferred.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in payroll processing, preferably in Mexico or Latin America.
• Knowledge of Mexican labor laws, tax regulations, and benefits systems is essential.
• Experience with payroll software and systems, CloudPay is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican payroll regulations and statutory benefits (IMSS, ISR, etc.).
• High attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and processing.
• Proficient in Excel and other spreadsheet software.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with employees and other departments.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Highly analytical with extraordinary organization and prioritization skills and a proven ability to meet hard deadlines.
• Dedicated, flexible, and assertive, with a creative approach to problem-solving.

Benefits:

• OpenTable provides Mexican Social Security (IMSS)
• Christmas Bonus - 30 days
• Paid Time Off - 20 days a year
• Vacation Premium - 25%
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave - 3 days
• Bonuses
• Dental Insurance & Life Insurance
• Major Medical Insurance

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

OpenTable aspires to be a workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and a culture that is inclusive and welcoming. Hiring people with different backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and ideas is critical to innovation and to how we deliver great experiences for our users and our partners. Representation matters.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform job responsibilities, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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