Payroll Specialist - ANZ

This role requires managing and processing end-to-end payroll, which includes global mobility, company shares, and other global benefits-related payroll actions. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing all payroll-related statutory and non-statutory compliances, such as social security, insurances, and tax, along with obligatory payments, filing, and records management. • Ownership and accountability for end-to-end payroll processes • Thorough understanding of employment related legislation in relation to APAC countries (including employment law, basic contract law, superannuation and taxation). • Deliver and consolidate payroll data for payroll processing. • Monthly payroll checking /validating before payment • Overtime /standby validation based on the local country practices. • Obtaining approvals from Payroll Manager. • Payroll SOX / deviation reporting. • Follow up on resolution for Payroll deviations reported, enforcing resolution with stakeholders. • Accountability for on time processing of all payroll related payments (in most cases delivered by vendor, but payroll specialist is accountable). • Prepare, contribute and validate Payroll Data Quality/KPI report. • Provide data for accruals and payment amounts to Finance. • Leads audit activities in HR Site countries / non site: support the local country HR manager. • Time management related local reports (reports for holiday accruals) • Provide support in conducting researches on assigned HR projects. • Communication, networking and English language skills, customer focus and HR functional excellence. • Primary operational interface with payroll vendor and On Site support (where applicable), resolve and/or escalates errors and issues if needed to both Payroll operation manager and Payroll vendor manager • Support restructuring activities, in an accurate and timely fashion, to ensure no employee harm. • Provide advice and policy recommendations to HR Manager in line with legislative changes and best practice You have: • 3+ years of work experience in Payroll / HR • Subject matter expert in APJ country legislation including but not limited to employment and taxation • Subject matter expert in SOX and audit • Australia and New Zealand knowledge and experience is highly preferred • Can work under pressure • Logic analytical skills • Ability to work effectively with teams, to deliver projects and initiatives. • Excellent communication skills • Proactiveness and service mindset • Challenge the status-quo It would be nice if you also had: • Result focused mindset