Payroll Specialist

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

The Payroll Specialist will report to the Sr. Payroll Manager and be responsible for collaborating with the Sr. Payroll Specialist with the day-to-day tasks for APAC payrolls. You’ll learn from a team of seasoned payroll professionals, the fundamentals of payroll from concepts to processing and best practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries via the ticketing system, ensuring timely and accurate resolution with a strong employee service focus.

• Research, analyze, and resolve payroll-related inquiries through initial technical assessment and data validation.

• Support end-to-end payroll processing across 10 APAC countries, partnering with People, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Compensation teams to ensure accurate payroll delivery.

• Collect, compile, validate, and reconcile payroll inputs, including timesheets, master data, attendance records, and other employee lifecycle data.

• Ensure accurate processing of payroll components, including base salary, statutory benefits, overtime, allowances, and tax deductions.

• Execute high-volume data entry and maintain data integrity across systems such as Workday HCM and CloudPay.

• Prepare and run standard and ad hoc payroll reports to support audits and stakeholder requirements.

• Ensure compliance with SOPs, local regulatory requirements, and SOX control standards.

• Monitor and stay current on statutory and regulatory payroll changes across APAC.

• Collaborate with regional payroll specialists and participate in cross-training to ensure operational continuity.

• Support documentation of payroll processes and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives.

• Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 3–5 years of payroll experience, preferably in APAC payroll environments.

• Basic understanding of payroll principles, tax concepts, and local regulations.

• Experience with Workday HCM and/or CloudPay is preferred.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle payroll data accurately.

• Good numerical and analytical skills to support payroll calculations and reconciliations.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines.

• Customer service mindset with ability to respond to employee payroll queries.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• High level of integrity and confidentiality.

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