Regional Payroll Manager APAC/IMEA

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead a regional payroll team, setting high-reaching goals and strictly managing performance.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all Copeland employees in the APAC/IMEA region.
• Ensure detailed accuracy and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies relating to payroll.
• Coordinate and maintain payroll systems, ensuring data integrity and successfully implementing system upgrades and improvements.
• Provide leadership and support for global work plans to guarantee compliance, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Stay updated on industry trends and standard methodologies in Payroll Service, technology, and service delivery, finding opportunities to improve our capabilities and drive continuous improvement.
• Stay updated on payroll regulations, tax laws, and industry trends, leading compliance with vital changes and standard methodologies.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security standards for all payroll-related information.
• Guarantee adherence to internal and external audits, promoting integrity.

Qualification & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in payroll management and processing in India, the Philippines, and/or China.
• In-depth knowledge of global payroll processes, labor laws, taxation, and statutory compliance.
• Proven experience leading teams to achieve results in a competitive environment.
• Proficiency in payroll and time tracking systems, such as Workday, Kronos, Gaia, Ceridian Dayforce, and ADP Celergo, with experience implementing and handling payroll systems across countries.
• Proficiency in verbal and written communications in English.
• Ability to clearly articulate messages with all levels in the organization, including breaking down sophisticated topics for target audiences.
• Ability to understand business priorities and align technology opportunities.
• Ability to prioritize workload, providing timely follow-up and resolution.
• Demonstrate an elevated level of integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.

Benefits

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.