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We operate in around 65 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Berlin, Germany. Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index.\n About the Opportunity\nThe Senior Specialist, APAC Payroll is responsible for owning and delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across APAC, with a primary focus on Singapore payroll while providing regional support across other APAC markets.\nThis role goes beyond operational execution. The Senior Specialist acts as a subject matter expert (SME) for assigned markets, ensuring strong statutory compliance, internal controls, audit readiness, and process governance.\nThe Senior Specialist partners closely with Payroll Managers, Finance, and People & Culture stakeholders to strengthen payroll accuracy, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement within the APAC shared services model.\nWhile complex regulatory or strategic matters are escalated appropriately, this role independently owns payroll cycles, validates controls, and proactively identifies risks and process enhancement opportunities.\nKey Responsibilities\nPayroll Ownership & Execution\nIndependently own end-to-end payroll cycles for Singapore and assigned APAC markets.\nValidate payroll inputs, statutory deductions, and gross-to-net calculations with high precision.\nEnsure adherence to payroll calendars, cut-offs, and internal control checkpoints.\nReview payroll outputs prior to finalization, ensuring statutory accuracy (CPF, IRAS, SHG, SDL).\nOversee off-cycle payroll processing (final pay, bonuses, adjustments).\nAct as escalation point for payroll specialists where applicable.\nPayroll Compliance & Governance\nEnsure full compliance with Singapore statutory requirements and applicable APAC regulations.\nOversee preparation and submission of year-end tax reporting (e.g., IR8A, IR21).\nMaintain audit-ready payroll documentation and reconciliation records.\nIdentify control gaps and recommend risk mitigation strategies.\nSupport internal and external audit reviews, ensuring documentation completeness and accuracy.\nStakeholder & Regional Collaboration\nServe as key payroll partner to Finance and People & Culture teams.\nHandle complex payroll queries and escalations requiring regulatory interpretation.\nSupport cross-market payroll alignment and regional process standardization.\nProvide guidance and knowledge-sharing to junior payroll specialists.\nContribute to regional payroll governance discussions and improvements.\nProcess Improvement & Systems\nDrive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.\nReview reconciliation processes and recommend automation or control enhancements.\nSupport UAT and system implementation initiatives (regulatory updates, vendor transitions, transformation projects).\nMonitor system integrations and proactively mitigate data risks.\n What We’re Looking For\n4-6 years of payroll operations experience, with strong Singapore payroll expertise.\nProven ability to independently manage full payroll cycles.\nStrong understanding of Singapore statutory contributions, tax reporting, and compliance requirements.\nExperience in multi-country or regional payroll environments.\nExposure to payroll system implementations or process improvement initiatives is a strong advantage.\nStrong understanding of payroll controls and audit requirements.\nHigh ownership mindset with ability to manage payroll in high-pressure environments.\nAbility to guide and mentor junior payroll team members.\nWhat We Offer\nOwnership of high-impact regional payroll operations.\nExposure to multi-country payroll governance and transformation initiatives.\nA dynamic and growing APAC shared services environment.\nProfessional growth within payroll operations and regional leadership pathways.\nA collaborative and international team environment.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nIndependently owns Singapore payroll cycles with minimal supervision.\nMaintains high statutory accuracy and zero high-risk compliance gaps.\nDemonstrates strong control awareness and audit readiness.\nServes as a trusted SME for payroll-related queries and regulatory matters.\nProactively identifies process improvement opportunities.\nSupports regional payroll scalability and governance alignment.\nIs viewed as a stable and reliable escalation point within the team.\n What we offer:\nA dynamic and challenging work environment.\nA company committed to developing you personally and professionally.\nA great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.\nA vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.\nResponsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.\nOther benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!\nfoodpanda is operated by Delivery Hero Group (“DH Group”) - the world’s leading local delivery platform, operating in 70+ markets across Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa. Delivery Hero started as a food delivery service in 2011 and now employs 40,000+ people globally. Additionally, Delivery Hero is pioneering quick commerce, the next generation of e-commerce, aiming to bring groceries and household goods to customers in under one hour and often in 20 to 30 minutes. 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