Manager, Payroll

What’s the role?

Reporting to the Global Payroll Director, the APAC Payroll Lead will manage day-to-day payroll operations for the APAC Region locations using an outsourced payroll model with Cloudpay.

This role is Responsible for Managing APAC Payroll operations to ensure accurate, timely and compliant pay for employees in the region. TheLead will partner cross-functionally with P&C, Finance, HRIS and external vendors to enhance payroll process, ensure compliance and provide seamless pay experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the day to day running of Payroll Operations in APAC ensuring all statutory and reporting requirements are met.
• Hands on to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including salary calculations, deductions, and statutory contributions
• Oversee and guides the work of direct reports in processing and reconciling Payroll. Re-assessing priorities and workload as needed
• Is responsible and owns the review and sign-off of APAC Payrolls
• Guides team efforts in the performance of Payroll Operations in APAC
• Ensures controls are in place by the team for checking, processing payroll and sending payroll file to & from payroll provider
• Provides problem solving, project coordination, and overall payroll planning and consultation for designated payrolls.
• Ensuring service levels are met whilst maintaining strong relationships and an accurate payroll function
• Leads discussions with vendors and Internal Teams to ensure proper handling of issues and use of controls to mitigate risk.
• Ensure that agreed KPI’s and SLA’s are in met and adhered to by the team driving a continuous improvement mind-set.
• Leads Projects as assigned
• Responsible for training others, cross training and/or developing process knowledge
• Assist others in the completion of activities as and when needed
• Work with Sr. Leadership to set team member goals and objectives

What we’re looking for:

• Degree level qualifications and demonstrated APAC Payroll experience in a similar role, experience within SAAS or Technology will be highly regarded
• Exposure to APAC statutory and compliance environment, and experience in managing and coaching teams
• Experience with outsourced managed payroll environments manual and integrated, specifically Cloudpay. Experience using SFEC HCM is advantageous
• Experience of processing stock compensation is desirable
• Solid functional knowledge, commensurate with level, including understanding of payroll processes and regulations aligned to SOX compliance
• A proven, customer driven attitude towards employees of all levels
• Deadline driven with excellent attention to detail and a self-starter
• Capable of working independently, as a member of the team, and in partnership with vendors
• Strong organizational and time management skills, strong verbal and written communication skills
• Uses initiative to solve problems, questions the why and how
• Strong knowledge of Excel