Senior Payroll Specialist, People Services

Inchcape; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Inchcape is seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist (APAC) to act as SME for payroll operations across the region, with primary focus on Singapore. You will own end-to-end payroll processing and ensure accuracy, timeliness, and regulatory compliance.

Collaborating with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, and IT, you will drive standardization, automation, and data quality improvements. This regional role offers exposure to multiple markets and opportunities to lead transformation initiatives within People

Qualifications

• 7+ years of payroll experience, preferably across APAC markets.
• Strong understanding of tax, social security, and statutory compliance.
• Fluent English with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong governance and accuracy.
• Able to work independently and act as SME when required.
• Experience in shared services or multinational environments is advantageous.
• Exposure to multiple payroll systems and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end payroll processing for APAC markets with focus on Singapore.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of payroll, filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Provide guidance on payroll processes, compliance, and systems.
• Develop and maintain country-specific payroll SOPs and documentation.
• Drive process standardization and automation to reduce manual workarounds.
• Collaborate with Data & Reporting to improve data quality and insights.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with local laws.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, and IT to resolve payroll issues.
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to regional transformation initiatives and M&A support.
• Provide training and knowledge sharing to internal stakeholders.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

APAC payroll experience

English communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Independent leadership

Tools

Payroll systems

Regulatory compliance tools

Job description

Senior Payroll Specialist, People Services

Company: Inchcape

Job Type: Full Time Philippines

Join IC Automotive Inc. as a Senior Payroll Specialist (APAC), where you will act as a subject matter expert (SME) for payroll operations across the region. This role is critical in ensuring accurate and compliant payroll delivery while driving standardization, efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple APAC markets.

What you’ll do

• Own and deliver end-to-end payroll processing for assigned APAC markets, with a focus on Singapore.
• Ensure 100% accuracy and timeliness of payroll, statutory filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Act as the payroll SME, providing expert guidance on payroll processes, compliance, and system-related matters.
• Develop and maintain country-specific payroll SOPs, checklists, and documentation standards.
• Drive process standardization and automation, reducing manual workarounds and improving efficiency.
• Partner with Data & Reporting teams to improve payroll data quality, reporting accuracy, and insights.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with local labour laws, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Tax, Legal, and IT teams to resolve payroll issues and improve processes.
• Manage relationships with payroll vendors and external stakeholders, ensuring service quality and compliance.
• Contribute to regional initiatives such as payroll transformation, system implementation, and M&A integration support.
• Provide training and knowledge sharing to internal stakeholders to strengthen payroll capability.

About you

• With 7+ years of payroll experience, preferably across APAC markets such as Singapore and/or Hong K
• Strongly experienced in end-to-end payroll processing, including tax, social security, and statutory compliance.
• Fluent in English with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly detail-oriented, with a strong focus on accuracy and governance.
• A problem-solver with strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities.
• Able to work independently and act as a process lead and SME when required.
• Experienced in shared services or multinational environments (advantage).
• With exposure to multiple payroll systems and vendors.

Nice to have

• Experience in payroll transformation or system implementation projects.
• Background in Finance or Accounting.
• Experience supporting M&A integrations or regional expansions.

We offer you

• A regional role with exposure to multi-country APAC payroll operations
• Opportunity to act as a payroll SME and process champion
• Involvement in transformation, standardization, and automation initiatives
• A collaborative environment across HR, Finance, and global teams
• Career progression opportunities into Payroll Lead or Regional Payroll Manager roles
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work arrangements

IC Automotive Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.