Regional Payroll Specialist – SEA (6-month contract)

Role Overview The Regional Payroll Specialist will deliver accurate, timely and compliant payroll services across assigned SEA markets during a six-month contract. The role partners with HR, Finance, external providers and regional stakeholders to manage payroll operations, controls, reconciliations and employee enquiries in a regulated financial-services environment. Key Responsibilities • Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for assigned SEA entities, including input validation, approvals, reconciliations and reporting. • Ensure salaries, deductions, taxes, statutory contributions and final payments are accurate and delivered on schedule. • Resolve payroll variances and employee queries in partnership with HR, Finance and external payroll providers. • Maintain payroll calendars, procedures, controls and audit-ready documentation. • Support statutory filings, audits, vendor management and regulatory requirements. • Contribute to regional process standardisation, automation and payroll-improvement initiatives. Qualifications and Experience • Degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or equivalent practical experience. • At least five years of payroll experience, including multi-country or regional Asia Pacific payroll operations. • Knowledge of payroll controls, statutory obligations, reconciliations and year-end processes. • Experience working with outsourced payroll providers and cross-functional stakeholders. • Strong Excel and payroll or HR systems skills, with excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail. • Clear English communication, sound judgement and discretion when handling confidential information. • Financial-services payroll experience, Singapore payroll exposure or a relevant professional certification is advantageous.