Regional Payroll Specialist

WILLIAMS-SONOMA SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational retail company is seeking a Payroll Specialist located in Singapore to manage payroll processing for several APAC countries. The ideal candidate will have at least 3-5 years of experience in payroll, proficiency in payroll software, and the ability to handle sensitive information. You'll serve as the key contact for payroll inquiries and ensure compliance with local payroll laws, working closely with various stakeholders. This role emphasizes detail-oriented multitasking and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years in a payroll environment supporting multiple countries.
• Understanding of regulatory and compliance laws for employee compensation.
• Ability to manage inquiries from Finance or HR stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll administration and processing for multiple APAC countries.
• Primary contact for payroll inquiries and compliance.
• Assist auditors with documentation as required.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Payroll software experience

Multi-tasking abilities

Attention to detail

Teamwork and collaboration

Job description

This position is responsible for supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll using UKG One View. This associate will respond to frequent and urgent requests for information about payroll, work with third-party payroll processors, maintain policies and procedures, and support the overall processing.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manages the administration, processing, disbursement, and accounting for the company’s payroll in Australia, Cambodia, China, Pakistan and Vietnam
• Primary point of contact for APAC countries to support inquiries regarding paychecks or general payroll questions
• Maintain proper documentation and backup for all employee master changes
• Run and prepare reports on a regular basis for Payroll and other departments.
• Assists with monthly billing statement reviews
• Maintain compliance with payroll laws, regulatory withholdings, company policies and procedures
• Assists both internal and external auditors by providing documentation and/or information as required.
• Assist and back up team members as required.
• Communicate third-party changes to the APAC countries, including understanding and explaining relevant changes occurring through quarterly system updates. Coordinate any required testing before changes are made to the production environment.
• Works closely with the HR department, US Payroll, and Technology to ensure employee records and other required information in the company’s payroll system are updated timely and accurately.
• Participate in special projects as assigned, including projects involving Oracle HR and Finance, Benefits systems, and payroll audits.

Experience and Qualifications

• You will have a minimum of 3 to 5 years of solid working experience in a payroll environment, supporting more than 2 countries regionally, either in an in‑house, or 3rd party setup
• Proficient in MS Office and proven experience in the usage of payroll software
• Have an understanding of regulatory and compliance laws as it pertains to employee compensation
• Able to manage in‑country Finance or HR stakeholders to answer inquiries on payroll
• Must have the ability to multi‑task, prioritize and deal sensitively with confidential information
• Action‑orientated, detail‑minded and organized
• You must be able to work effectively in a team with a good service attitude and the ability to build rapport and understanding with in‑country partners