Serve as the second tier of monthly payroll processor (and occasionally review) for all Asia entities.
Support activities with mid-complex payroll transactions or computations, such as retirement allowance, AWS, stock option exercise.
In-charge of monthly payroll GLs and reconciliations prepared by the Payroll Specialists.
Resolve payroll issues (of average complexities) within timeline independently.
Review the CY2026 yearly payroll calendar for all Asia entities before implementation.
Monitor the progress of CY2025 year-end tax filing activities and in-charge of second eye review on the payroll YTD information, Benefit-in-kind (BIK) and expenses for tax reporting before stipulated deadlines.
Review audit documents prepared by the Payroll Specialists before submission to the auditors.
Assist the Payroll Manager to drive the payroll service provider's internalization project.
Lead the pay slip platform migration project and manage the collaboration with different internal or external stakeholders.
Proactively work with the IT team for root-cause analysis to resolve payroll/time data inaccuracy or to fix the logic set in the system.
Provides suggestions for continuous process improvements on established rules and regulations for proper controls, processes and compliance of payroll processing and payroll-related statutory requirement.
Key player in continuous process improvement and cross collaboration identified/ad-hoc projects.
Qualifications:
Typically 6-8 years of experience in MNC environment focusing on payroll operations.
Experienced in managing both outsourced payroll and in-house payroll processing.
Proven track records in handling high volume of payroll transactions.
Basic understanding of multiple countries payroll regulatory obligations.
Excellent organizational skills with high level of attention to detail.
Demonstrated expertise in overseeing system migrations and implementing system changes.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel applications and payroll systems experience (such as SAP) will be a plus.
Possess analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to provide insights based on payroll data and provide recommendations on the processes.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with different internal and external stakeholders, including the payroll service provider.
Payroll-accounting experience is preferred.
Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or related field.
Additional related qualification or certification will be considered favorably.
