Sr. Payroll Specialist

Duties & Responsibilities:

The responsibilities will include but not be limited to:-

• Responsible for AMD employees payroll and ensure Service Level Agreement (SLA) for timeliness and accuracy of payroll processing and deliverables are achieved.
• Timely processing of payroll and perform analysis to ensure all relevant data and reports are correct.
• Working closely with Payroll service provider to ensure accurate and timely payout to our employees
• Ensuring Payroll service provider have all information at hand to deliver their services
• Ensure all payroll journal entries on payments, accruals and reversal are correctly posted and reconciled.
• Perform yearly tax filling of employee's income statement to tax authority
• Archiving all supporting documents as per retention policy and ensure compliance to all audit requirements. Involve and support in yearly audit activities
• Perform testing and verification on changes in SAP system (SuccessFactors)
• Partnering with internal organizations such as Human Resource, Finance, Tax, Accounting, Legal to have the right process in place
• Analyze existing payroll processes, challenge the status quo, and drive continuous process improvements to enhance efficiency and deliver service excellence to customers.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for payroll processes across multiple countries, representing the region during assigned projects and/or system implementations.
• Handle ongoing employee helpdesk inquiries related to payroll, providing clear and effective communication to explain pay, deductions, benefits, and other payroll-related issues
• Responsible for multitasking and coordinating assigned tasks across multiple countries.
• To support statutory compliance, internal/external audits, benefits administration, and payroll system/process changes

Qualification & Requirements (Skills & Knowledge):

• Degree in accounting or equivalent accounting processional qualification
• Knowledge on SAP and Microsoft Office application software are essential
• Proven experience in payroll or a related field, with a strong understanding of payroll processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with employees.
• Understanding of relevant payroll laws and regulations
• At least 4-5 years working experience in the same role and handling multi-national company
• Possess good analytical and problem-solving skills