APAC Payroll Lead — Remote, Compliance & Strategy

Informa PLC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global information services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced payroll professional to manage complex payroll operations across the APAC region. With a strong focus on compliance and leadership, this role requires at least 8 years of progressive payroll experience and proficiency in Mandarin. The successful candidate will be integral to enhancing process improvements and vendor management, as well as mentoring junior team members.

Benefits

Great community with social events

Volunteer days with charity match funding

Career development opportunities

Annual leave plus birthday leave

Flexible personal benefits

ShareMatch scheme for equity

Strong well-being support

Recognition programs for great work

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive payroll experience required.
• Strong analytical skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills expected.
• Proficiency in Mandarin to communicate with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processes across multiple APAC countries.
• Ensure compliance with regional employment laws and payroll regulations.
• Oversee regional payroll vendors and maintain partnerships.
• Prepare monthly reports and analytics from payroll data.
• Mentor junior payroll consultants and lead team during absences.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor management skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Minimum 8 years of progressive payroll experience

Proficiency in Mandarin (both written and spoken)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

EasyPay

ADP payroll systems

Job description

A leading global information services company in Singapore is seeking an experienced payroll professional to manage complex payroll operations across the APAC region. With a strong focus on compliance and leadership, this role requires at least 8 years of progressive payroll experience and proficiency in Mandarin. The successful candidate will be integral to enhancing process improvements and vendor management, as well as mentoring junior team members.