Advanced Specialist, Payroll

Responsible for processing the payroll in Japan, Singapore

• Responsible for processing the payroll in Japan, Singapore 
• Reviewing and validating all payroll entries made
• Reviewing and auditing all payroll output for accuracy according to checklists and tolerances
• Processing any adjustments and/or correction of errors found during auditing and ensuring all calculations are accurate
• Responsible for the transmission of payroll bank files
• Prepare and process off-cycles as needed and according to the off-cycle payroll policy
• Work closely with HR Operations and key stakeholders to ensure that all payrolls are delivered on time and accurately for assigned countries and locations
• Work with payroll providers on statutory contributions and payments
• Work closely with payroll providers to ensure effective payroll service delivery
• Maintain communications with HR Business Partners in the event of final pay statutes, and any other scenarios affecting regular payment
• Drive appropriate and consistent local and regional payroll processes towards standardization
• Maintain and expand knowledge of country-specific legislation and compliance
• Communicate regularly with team members and lead
• Support audit for both internal and external
• Keep documents, records base on control points.
• Work closely with Finance on payroll booking
• Provide data for relative reports or statistic requirement
• Collaborate in driving controls and operational excellence including, but not limited to, segregation of duties, audit and compliance programs
• Handle payroll-related case requests in ServiceNow within established SLAs
• Actively participate in payroll projects as required (system transition, vendor integration, M&A, etc.)
• Administration of year-end activities related to payroll tax filing and reporting
• Reports to the Reginal Payroll Lead
• Any ad-hoc projects and miscellaneous tasks assigned by the Regional Payroll Lead

• Bachelor degree or above
• Fluent in both Japanese and English
• Five years of payroll experience or above
• Have knowledge on payroll related laws and regulations in both Japan and Singapore, with payroll experience in Japan and Singapore covering manufacturing site and commercial center
• Experience in Celergo (ADP) is preferred
• Experience with payroll transition and implementation desired
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage time to meet rigid payroll processing deadlines
• Ability to process a high volume of detailed work in a short time frame and maintain accuracy
• Good written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent research and problem-solving skills
• Flexible, capable to work under fast-paced and high stress environments
• Proficient in a variety of software programs, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel  
  and PowerPoint for Windows
• Maintain a positive attitude, collaboration and service oriented
• Willingness to learn and is a fast learner