Senior Specialist, APAC Payroll

We are looking to speak to candidates who are based in Gurugram for our hybrid working model.

About the Role

We are looking for a knowledgeable and detail oriented Senior Payroll Associate to join our Global Payroll team. This role primarily supports APAC payroll operations, with potential to expand scope and ownership across the Asia Pacific over time. The position reports directly to the regional, India based, Senior Payroll Manager.

This role requires a hands-on professional who brings a high standard of rigor, with payroll accuracy, compliance, and timeliness treated as essential operational requirements.

Responsibilities

Support end-to-end India, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Australia payroll processing with minimal supervision, ensuring payrolls are accurate, on time and compliant with current regulations

Review payroll output to identify discrepancies, investigate variances, and resolve issues prior to final approval

Apply working knowledge of APAC payroll tax regulations to ensure accurate employee setup, calculations and reporting

Manage complex payroll transactions, including bonuses, retro adjustments, off-cycle payments, and payroll corrections

Administer and audit payroll deductions, including pre-tax benefits, retirement plans, and garnishments.

Serve as a primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from HR, Benefits, Finance, and employees to resolve issues efficiently and within SLAs

Support payroll reconciliations, audits, and year-end activities in collaboration with third party vendors and internal stakeholders

Provide backup support and coverage for APAC payrolls as needed

Identify process gaps, recommend improvements, document and maintain SOPs

Participate in process improvement, system upgrades and enhancements, testing, and post-implementation stabilization

Skills and Qualifications

Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience supporting APAC payroll processing in high volume and complex env