.EY- GDS Mexico – People Consulting, Payroll – Manager Managing global workforce in today's fast changing and highly disrupted environment is becoming increasingly complex. As member of our People Consulting practice, you'll be part of a team that supports clients in aligning their HR function with the Organizational plans while keeping employee experience as one of the core considerations. When you join us, you will gain cross-functional, multi-industry and a truly global work experience to take your career in the right direction. The opportunity We are looking for Managers with expertise in Payroll to join the People Consulting team. This is a fantastic opportunity to be a part of a leading global professional services organisation whilst being instrumental in the growth of the People Consulting team. Your Key Responsibilities: Grow the GDS payroll consulting practice through strong collaboration and relationship building with EY global offices.Implement and execute internal processes to ensure achievement of metrics on productivity, utilization, head count growth and penetration.Ensure quality of delivery and all aspects of operational management. Manage engagement risk, project economics, manage escalations and ensure effective planning and budgeting.Develop thought leadership, collateral, tools, techniques, methodologies to build and enhance payroll offering within the practice.Provide expertise and direction to the team on client engagements involving Payroll service areas (Payroll Inputs, Gross to Net processing, Payroll remittances, Garnishments, Workforce management, etc.).Design payroll delivery options (consolidation of multiple payrolls, vendor advisory, shared service centre development, use of technology to generate efficiencies), and payroll transition management.Perform role of counsellor and coach, define and set goals, conduct performance reviews and ensure ongoing learning and development of the team.Implement strong people practices and policies; provide counselling support to individuals in the team for their learning and development, performance management and career growth.Drive effective client communication, cadence and build relations with client and project counterparts across global locations. Ensure to obtain excellent feedback from the client and global project counterparts. Skills and attributes for success: High integrity and commitment to work in a new and challenging environment.Ability to manage ambiguity and be proactive.Strong communication and presentation skills.Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity.High energy levels, agility and adaptability.Open to travel nationally and internationally for client projects that are approved as per EY and country specific travel advisory guidelines. To qualify for the role, you must have: 12 - 16 years of experience in Payroll operations and consulting domain.Minimum 8 - 10 years of experience in global payroll advisory.Master's degree in Finance/HR or full-time MBA