Regional Payroll Controller APAC

Who are we?

SDL is the global leader and innovator in language and content management technology and services. We enable companies to create meaningful digital journeys and form important emotional connections with their global customers by powering the creation, translation and delivery of relevant, personalized content to make understanding possible. We are a dynamic, collaborative and globally diverse team, working together to completely transform how the world communicates and connects with one another through content. If you like making an impact, helping others, taking a fresh look at processes and tools, furthering an open an innovative culture and tend to generally look at even the smallest task in the context of how it impacts the overall organization – we should talk!

What is this role?

The Regional Payroll Controller reports to the Director of Finance Operations and is responsible for the assigned region of operation.  The overall objective is to ensure that all payrolls are delivered accurately on time.  Effective liaison with HR, Finance and the out- sourced provider Activ Payroll, is key to successful delivery of a first class payroll experience to all employees in the region.

The purpose of this role is to ensure accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll, collate and validate data received from various sources and upload it onto payroll/pension system, respond to payroll operational queries and ensure full compliance with all statutory obligations

Responsibilities:

• Manage payroll, taxes and benefits including pensions
• Track changing legal, tax and regulatory requirements in the region and assess what impact these have for processes and procedures
• Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of payroll operations
• Manage a Payroll Administrator, provide feedback, coach and develop
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, tax requirements and any other regulations through audit of payroll
• Compliance with GDPR regulations
• Co-ordinate with Co-Sec on long term incentive plans and share save
• Liaise HR Business Partners to deliver an  excellent Employee Experience
• Ensure a timely response to employee queries
• Develop purposeful relationships across functions to encourage partnership working

Requirements:

Competencies

• Strong payroll experience in an international environment with the ability to balance priorities and deliver results
• Customer-focused with a service-orientated approach
• Proven track record of delivering services in a fast paced shared service environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to evaluate queries and advise in a timely and professional manner
• Clear and logical thinking under pressure with the ability to work independently and deliver strong results as well as work confidently in a team
• Strong influence and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organised and pro-active with a strong emphasis on accuracy and quality
• A willingness to learn new tasks and be flexible
• Flexible and adaptable to work demands within the company

Key Experience Requirements

• Previously a Payroll Manager over a period exceeding 5 years
• Team Management experience, developing staff to deliver their best
• Technically proficient and great attention to detail
• Knowledge of multiple payroll systems and IT software
• Accustomed to working in fast paced environments

Benefits:

• Infinite training, professional development and personal growth opportunities
• The rare opportunity to impact how organizations communicate globally. There’s a reason we work with 90 of the top 100 brands.
• Smart, engaged co-workers, a culture of innovation and opportunity.
• Great work life balance

To learn more about working at SDL go to http://www.sdl.com/about/career/
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