Senior Payroll Specialist, APAC (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)
On-siteHong Kong, Hong Kong
Job Summary
Support end-to-end payroll processing for APAC countries including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, and Thailand. Coordinate payroll inputs, validations, and approvals with Regional Employee Connection, People & Culture Partner, Finance teams, and external providers while reviewing calculations for accuracy and compliance with local legislative requirements. Manage year-end payroll, tax reporting, and statutory filings, liaising with tax authorities and government bodies to ensure adherence to local regulations. Prepare payroll journals, supporting reconciliations, and audit documentation for internal and external audits. Partner with Finance to resolve accounting discrepancies and drive process improvements within payroll transformation initiatives. This role works closely with Employee Connection, People & Culture Partner, and external vendors to ensure timely, compliant operations across the Asia Pacific region.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline
- 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably supporting multiple APAC countries
- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, social security, and statutory requirements across APAC markets
- Experience working with outsourced payroll providers
- Solid understanding of payroll accounting, general ledger postings, and reconciliations
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