Job Description

Key Responsibilities: Payroll Processing: Ensure accurate and timely processing of bi-weekly/monthly payroll for all employees. Process and review employee hours, commissions, bonuses, and deductions. Calculate and verify overtime, leave balances, and other variable pay. Compliance: Ensure payroll compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including timely filing of payroll taxes. Keep updated on changes in payroll-related laws and regulations. Ensure proper deductions for benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other withholdings. Reporting: Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management as requested. Maintain accurate records of all payroll transactions. Reconcile payroll data with accounting records to ensure accuracy. Employee Assistance: Address payroll inquiries from employees and resolve any discrepancies. Maintain confidentiality and privacy regarding employee payroll data. Assist with the setup of new employees, including tax withholding and benefits enrollment. Year-End Responsibilities: Prepare and distribute W-2s and other year-end tax documents country specific. Assist with audits related to payroll, taxes, and benefits for the country in scope. General Administration: Maintain payroll files and records according to company policies and legal requirements. Coordinate with HR for employee status changes (e.g., new hires, terminations, promotions). Support other payroll-related administrative duties as needed. Qualifications: Education: MBA in HR, Finance / Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred). Certification in payroll (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional (CPP)) is a plus. Experience: Minimum 4-5 years of experience in payroll processing or a related field with any of the countries in APAC, EMEA, USA, EUROPE, OCEANIA. Multiple country payroll expertise will be preferable. Familiarity with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks) and MS Excel. Knowledge of payroll tax laws, deductions, and benefits administration. Skills: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex payroll issues. Preference: Country Payroll Expertise will be – USA, UK, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, South Africa, Kenya, India, Germany etc.