Primary Purpose

Under the general supervision of the APAC HR Operation Manager, this position is responsible for management of the regional payroll operations. This includes the preparation, documentation and disbursement of the organization’s payroll; ensuring payroll is delivered timely, accurately and efficiently for each payroll cycle.

Primary Duties

• Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and delivery of the organization’s payroll.

• Ensures appropriate withholding of federal, state and local income taxes, and works directly with the Tax Team regarding any issues or concerns that may arise.

• Ensures all other voluntary and involuntary deductions are taken and accounted for throughout the payroll life cycle; to include (but not limited to) benefits, retirement & charitable contributions, garnishments, etc.

• Responds to and manages all inquiries relating to payroll and payroll systems; acts as the main point of contact for payroll, and interacts seamlessly with key stakeholders and partners.

• Coordinates all activities relating to sales incentive payouts, year-end bonus payments, executive comp payouts and other monthly, quarterly or year-end activities impacting employees.

• Coordinate with finance to perform people cost analysis and support forecast and budgeting process

• Recommends, develops and implements changes to processes, procedures and workflows, leading to greater efficiency and accuracy throughout the regional payroll operations.

• Acts as a liaison between the organization and our 3rd party partners, to ensure all teams are aligned as it relates to payroll processing and related activities.

• Must be a hands-on, deliverable processor, with the ability and willing to “get involved in the details”.

• Performs other tasks/duties as assigned.

Job Specifications / Requirements

• Degree in business related discipline (Business, Accounting, Finance, HR, etc.), or the equivalent of combination of education and work experience

• Minimum of 5 years in Payroll, with 2-3 years of independent payroll cycle processing experience

• Demonstrated leadership qualities

• Strong process improvement skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment, with little supervision

• Must be a customer-focused, results-driven leader with an emphasis on quality, detail and accuracy

• Ability to drive results and customer service improvements through KPIs, metrics and benchmarking measurements

• Ability to influence team members, business partners and key stakeholders without authority.

• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills

• Ability to develop and deliver effective payroll related training to HR staffs