Payroll Executive

Job Description

The Payroll Sr. Associate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations across China, Japan, and Singapore, while ensuring full compliance with local statutory and tax regulations. Responsibilities Manage end-to-end payroll processing for China, Japan, and Singapore, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance. Ensure adherence to local statutory requirements including income tax, social security, CPF, MPF, and other country-specific obligations. Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Finance, Legal) and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll execution. Monitor and implement changes in local payroll legislation and ensure timely updates to payroll processes. Conduct regular audits and compliance checks to ensure payroll data integrity and audit readiness. Provide guidance to employees and internal stakeholders on payroll-related queries and statutory deductions. Support payroll-related aspects of business changes such as mergers, acquisitions, or organizational restructuring. Lead or support regional payroll compliance projects and process improvement initiatives. Identify and mitigate risks related to payroll operations and statutory compliance. Coordinate with external auditors and government agencies during audits and inspections. Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all payroll activities across the three countries. Qualifications Bachelors Degree with 3+ years of experience in payroll operations across China, Japan, and/or Singapore. In-depth knowledge of statutory payroll regulations in at least two of the three countries. Experience working with regional payroll vendors and tools. Strong understanding of tax treaties, expatriate payroll, and cross-border employment compliance. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities. Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting tools. Experience with global payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Deel, RSM) is a plus. Payroll certifications preferred. Language proficiency in Japanese or Chinese (Mandarin) is required. Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.