Human Capital - Payroll Operations (APAC) - Analyst

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Associate to support business operations across multiple countries with a primary focus on APAC countries, managing monthly payroll processes for Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and South Korea. The role requires strong analytical capabilities, effective cross-time-zone collaboration, and execution support for regional initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Perform end-to-end Payroll Processing for APAC regions
Coordinating payroll information related to payroll demographics, maternity, sick leave, pension and other benefits in kind in coordination with the Benefits team, HR, and other stakeholders
Documenting payroll processes and procedures to ensure accuracy and compliance with local regulations.
Identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiency
Providing prompt and complete responses to employees and vendors on payroll-related questions
Working closely with Treasury Department to forecast cash requirements to fund payrolls and ensure payroll funding is executed to payroll vendors and/or employees on time
Assisting Accounting colleagues with questions related to payroll journal entries and account reconciliations
Notifying management of errors and problems, propose solutions, and work with management to implement solutions that balance the interest of employees and firm.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum payroll experience of 2-3 years
Bachelor s degree in business, Finance, Economics, or related field.
Practical, hands-on Payroll processing experience, preferably across multiple countries
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Experience working with international/APAC stakeholders is preferred
Experience with Payroll-related systems
Demonstrates a strong customer service mindset and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels of management
Proven ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with cyclical workloads and critical year-end deadlines