Payroll Specialist (APAC) - Remote
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The Payroll Specialist aids with and facilitates the human resource processes for the APAC region. This role will report to the Sr. Global Payroll manager and provide global, simple, well-functioning processes with employee experience in heart and be responsible to deliver consistent and high-standard HR services to the business.
Responsibilities:
- Collect and maintain payroll related records and data files; and maintaining the payroll database in line with the supported entities’ requirements on a timely basis for Singapore, Philippines, India, Australia and Japan
- Create and distribute the annual payroll calendar to country HR representatives and 3rd party providers
- Ensure reconciliation and validation of employee and payroll data according to predefined payroll processing procedures and standards
- Ensure quality and compliance check of final payroll
- Control all output received from 3rd party payroll provider, investigation and correction of errors
- Continuously cooperate with HR representatives and 3rd party providers in distribution of payroll related documentation to respective employees and local authorities
- Actively contribute to the payroll related statutory, internal and tax audits
- Request payroll related pay-outs on time through Accounts Payable (monthly payroll, salary advance, one-off payments, commission, bonuses, payroll tax etc.)
- Ensure all payments are duly authorized, correct and technically compliant (e.g. tax, fiscal deductions, allowances, health plans etc.)
- Actively seek for and implement payroll related process improvement and standardization opportunities and develop and drive payroll related root cause analysis and actions plans for payroll issues
- Act as a single point of contact for all payroll related inquiries.
- Contact local authorities such as Pension Funds, Tax Authorities, Health Insurances, and garnishments
- Establish, handle and coordinate complaint management and issue resolution process with 3rd party providers
- Provide periodic payroll reports for other departments as required
- Work on any ad-hoc projects as requested
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Minimum 3 years of related experience
- Thorough knowledge of local employment-related laws and regulations. (Preference for someone with knowledge of the APAC region)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, payroll taxes and government payroll regulations
- Knowledge of various deductions and tax treatments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database software
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Self-starter, highly motivated and a team player
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- 13th month salary
Experience:
Payroll Specialist: 4 years (Preferred)
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Send your job application to hrteam@progresspro.com.ph