HR Payroll Specialist

• →Own end‑to‑end payroll delivery for assigned EMEA and AsiaPac countries
• →Act as the primary governance contact for payroll vendors, ensuring SLA adherence and issue resolution
• →Perform detailed review and final validation of payroll outputs, including:  
  • →Gross‑to‑net calculations
  • →Statutory taxes, social security, and benefits
  • →Country‑specific compliance items
• →Provide payroll sign‑off approval prior to payment and posting
• →Manage complex payroll changes and escalations beyond analyst level
• →Serve as RSC lead for Asia countries, coordinating execution, issue resolution, and country‑specific requirements
• →Lead payroll reconciliations with Finance and support GL posting reviews
• →Support SOX controls, internal audits, and external audits, ensuring complete documentation and evidence
• →Coach and review work performed by Payroll Analysts
• →Drive process improvements, vendor performance reviews, and standardisation initiatives
• →Support payroll transitions, vendor changes, and system implementations

• 5–8 years of experience in multi‑country payroll (EMEA and/or AsiaPac)
• Strong working knowledge of labour law, statutory compliance, and payroll controls
• Experience working with outsourced payroll vendors (ADP, SD Worx, or equivalent)
• Proven ability to manage vendor performance and country responsibilities independently
• Strong stakeholder management and escalation handling skills

• Advanced payroll systems and vendor platforms
• HRIS / HCM systems (Oracle HCM preferred)
• Advanced MS Excel (reconciliations, variance analysis)
• Strong understanding of payroll controls, SOX, and audit requirements

• English – Mandatory
• One or more regional languages – Strongly preferred (depending on country portfolio)

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