Job Description

Nature and aim of the position.

This is a specialist position in the Human Resources Department responsible for APAC payroll and benefits administration. The position reports into Vice President, HR&OM - APAC.

The incumbent will manage, direct, administer, control and process APAC payroll and benefits administration, including all other payroll and benefits related tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination and management of entire payroll & benefits function for APAC
• Checking and auditing all payrolls, ensuring legislative and compliance (tax compliance, pensions etc).
• Recommend changes leading to best practice in operations as and when required
• Ensure each staff is paid accurately and on time
• Reporting - supporting internal reporting requirements e.g. month-end consolidation, benefits and Intercompany reports etc.
• Experience in SOX reporting an added advantage
• Projects as assigned \xe2\x80\x93 e.g. the implementation of the new global payroll vendor
• Payment and reconciliation of bonuses, superannuation/pension payments and related taxes
• Point of contact with external payroll vendors and internal staff
• File and manage workmen compensation and insurance claims to the relevant authorities or insurance companies
• Audit payroll balance sheets, YTD earnings, as and when required

• Oversight for benefits administration for APAC online system

• Review and recommend changes and upgrades to current benefits programs in APAC
• Negotiate with insurers for competitive coverage plans

• Diploma in accounting or equivalent
• 5 - 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience managing a multi-business payroll and benefits administration systems
• Demonstrated payroll management experiences with at least 300 headcount workforce
• Knowledge of the general payroll software and vendors in APAC
• Knowledge of general benefits across APAC and experience in benefits administration management
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Aware of local legislative and employment regulations
• Numeracy skills \xe2\x80\x93 reconciliations and statistics
• Proven problem-solving abilities and good communication skills
• Proficient in MS Word & Excel
• Prior System conversion experience a plus
• Proven managerial skills in a matrix organization and ability to work with multi-cultural/ethnic workforce

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