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The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of payroll operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in processing payroll for our employees across these regions.\nKey Responsibilities:\nLeadership and Team Management:\nProvide strategic leadership to the payroll team, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.\nEffectively manage and develop a high-performing team, ensuring optimal performance and professional growth.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and enhance overall efficiency.\nPayroll Operations:\nOversee end-to-end payroll processes for SEA, Pacific, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution.\nEnsure compliance with local regulations, tax laws, and company policies in all payroll activities.\nImplement best practices to enhance payroll processes, improve accuracy, and reduce manual interventions.\nVendor Management:\nCollaborate with payroll service providers and other external vendors to optimize service delivery and resolve issues promptly.\nEvaluate and select vendors based on performance metrics and cost-effectiveness.\nCompliance and Reporting:\nStay abreast of legislative changes in payroll-related regulations for the SEA and Pacific regions.\nGenerate and review payroll reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal and external requirements.\nProcess Improvement:\nIdentify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and standardization to enhance overall payroll efficiency.\nDrive initiatives to streamline payroll operations, reduce errors, and improve employee satisfaction.\nCommunication and Stakeholder Engagement:\nEffectively communicate with internal stakeholders, including HR, Finance, and other departments, to address payroll-related queries and issues.\nProvide regular updates to leadership on payroll performance, challenges, and improvements.\nQualifications:\nBachelor's degree in Human resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.\n8 years of experience in payroll management, with a focus on SEA, Pacific regions.\nIn-depth knowledge of local payroll regulations and tax laws.\nStrong leadership and team management skills.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nExperience in process improvement and system implementations is a plus.\nIf you are a dynamic and experienced payroll professional looking to take on a leadership role in a fast-paced environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 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