Manager- Payroll (Overseas)

Role & responsibilities

Payroll Management:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for all overseas employees in Middle East and Singapore.
• Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, social security, and statutory requirements.
• Coordinate with regional offices, external payroll vendors, clients, and statutory authorities to ensure smooth payroll execution.
• Oversee payroll reconciliations, audits, and promptly resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain payroll documentation and prepare detailed reports for management.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management:

• Act as the primary liaison with multiple locations, clients, and vendors related to payroll.
• Build and maintain strong collaborative relationships across functions and with external partners.
• Manage escalations and proactively resolve operational challenges.

HRIS Implementation & Automation:

• Lead and contribute to the configuration, rollout, and optimization of HRIS systems for payroll automation.
• Provide training and support on system adoption and best practices.

Strategic Planning & Communication:

• Develop comprehensive payroll roadmaps aligned with business goals and HR transformation strategies.
• Create clear, engaging presentations (PPTs) to communicate payroll initiatives, project status, and process improvements to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively influence and collaborate.

Process Improvement & Action Orientation:

• Identify gaps and opportunities in payroll processes; drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay abreast of global payroll trends and compliance changes, implementing update promptly.

Preferred candidate profile

• Masters/PGDM degree/diploma in Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of payroll management experience with overseas payroll exposure (Middle East and Singapore preferred).
• Proven action-oriented leader with experience managing multi-location payroll and diverse stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of regional payroll laws, tax regulations, and statutory compliance.
• Experience in HRIS implementation and payroll automation (e.g., Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong PowerPoint and presentation skills; ability to develop clear, impactful roadmaps and reports.
• Proficiency with payroll software and MS Excel; data analysis skills are a plus.
• High level of discretion and integrity when handling confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.