Job Responsibilities:
Payroll Operations
Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing across multiple APAC countries, coordinating centralized governance of local vendors.
Ensure compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.
Drive process improvements to streamline payroll operations and reduce manual interventions.
Oversee payroll audits, reconciliations, and reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
Partner with Finance for payroll accounting, funding, and reconciliation activities.
Compensation Operation:
Work closely with Total Rewards team on the annual compensation events across China and Singapore, ensuring alignment with global guidelines and local compliance.
Support global compensation policy rollouts with a focus on regional adaptation and communication.
Regional Leadership & Governance
Lead, develop, and mentor a team of regional payroll specialists.
Establish a governance framework for regional payroll operations, including standard operating procedures, SLAs, and risk controls.
Partner with global Total Rewards and HR Operations teams on system integrations (e.g., SAP, ADP).
Drive continuous improvement initiatives leveraging automation, analytics, and technology.
Act as escalation point for complex compensation and payroll issues.
Key Qualifications:
Minimum 10–12 years of progressive experience in compensation administration and payroll operations, with at least 5 years in a regional leadership role across APAC.
Deep understanding of APAC labor markets, compensation trends, and statutory payroll requirements.
Experience managing multi-country payroll vendors and technology platforms.
Strong knowledge of HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., SAP, ADP).
Proven track record in process transformation, compliance, and stakeholder management.
Excellent project management, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional communication and influencing ability across functions and geographies.