Lead and manage the Payroll Centralisation Project – from initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, to closing.

• Directing and managing payroll managers to ensure our payroll expenses and taxes are paid correctly and on time.
• Lead and manage the centralized regional payroll team (HRSSC APAC – Payroll) and use existing resources (people, policies/processes and technologies) to process payroll transactions (e.g. salaries, benefits, contributions, deductions, taxes and third-party payments) for all in-scope countries
• Support your manager in all payroll related matters and responding to questions/requests from senior management
• Oversee monthly preparation of time-and-attendance and payroll master data and instructions
• Oversee processing of payroll changes (e.g. new hires, terminations, promotions) – Facilitate and support all payroll tool and system upgrades
• Oversee and ensure compliance with relevant laws and internal policies
• Facilitate and support all payroll-related audits – internal and external
• Oversee and facilitate works with auditors for payroll tax audits
• Supervise and coach the payroll managers
• Facilitate and support collaboration with Human Resources and finance/accounting teams
• Oversee preparation of relevant, consistent, complete, accurate and timely payroll reports and dashboards
• Facilitate and support resolution of payroll-related issues

• 10+ years proven experience as a payroll director or similar role
• Good command of English (written and spoken) is a must
• Current knowledge and experience in project management
• Current knowledge of payroll procedures and related laws, for some if not all in-scope countries
• Excellent understanding of multi-country, multi-location payroll and taxes
• Familiarity with payroll software, HRIS and MS Office (specifically Excel)
• A keen eye for details – An analytical mind and good math skills
• Outstanding communication skills (written and oral)
• Organizational and leadership skills
• BSc/BA in Business Administration, Accounting, Human Resources or related field – Professional certification (e.g. CPP, CPM) is a plus
• Fluency in Chinese/Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia and/or Bahasa Indonesia is a plus