Shared Services Payroll Lead (APAC)

Key Responsibilities

As Shared Services Payroll Lead (APAC), you’ll take full ownership of payroll operations as a sole contributor, managing end-to-end payroll delivery for multiple regions. This includes handling manufacturing workforce payroll, ensuring compliance, and maintaining accuracy in a fast-paced environment. You’ll collaborate with HR, Finance, and external vendors to maintain seamless operations and uphold data security standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing full payroll cycles and vendor relationships
• Operational payroll management under SSC model
• Ensuring compliance with labor laws and company policies
• Preparing audit-ready reports and maintaining payroll systems
• Driving process improvements and operational efficiency
• Supporting knowledge transfer and setting up payroll shared services processes

Qualification & Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in payroll processing and vendor management
• Fluent in Mandarin and able to communicate effectively with China-based stakeholders
• Experience handling manufacturing workforce payroll
• Proven track record in Shared Services Center (SSC) payroll delivery
• Vendor management experience (such as ADP, and other vendors)
• Experience in knowledge transfer and SSC setup is a strong advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Accounting, or related field
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS systems

Benefits

What’s on offer

• Opportunities for professional growth in a MNC organisation
• Regional exposure and collaboration with global teams
• Permanent role with career development opportunities
• Be part of setting up a new payroll shared services hub and lead knowledge transfer initiatives