Associate Specialist - Payroll

About the Role:

You will lead and manage the assigned region's monthly payroll processing with the payroll vendor, capturing all changes and deviations advised by the respective regions. You will be accountable to verify and validate all payroll input to ensure accuracy and compliance with the internal audit framework. This role reports to the Associate Manager - Payroll and is based in the Petaling Jaya office.

You Will:

• Process monthly end to end payroll of multiple countries following established global policy, process and compliance framework. Including accuracy and timeliness of payroll observing the Service level agreement.
• Monitor and ensure compliance to payroll related regulatory/ statutory requirements in each jurisdiction. Verify and validate all monthly payroll input given by the relevant region, then reconcile payroll before transmission and validate confirmation reports.
• Calculate employee payroll deductions, including taxes and benefit premiums. Ensure proper tax treatment of employer paid benefits.
• Manage relationship with HR, finance, regional heads, banks and third-party vendors for seamless delivery. .
• Manage workflows to capture all pay elements (Hires, exits, increments etc.)
• Prepare Payroll Calendar and update Service level agreement/Checklist.
• Escalate process challenges and risks to supervisor and support implement solution. Manage all end-to-end escalation issues for Level 2 payroll support.
• Support delivery of internal and external audit requirements; review of payroll transactions to identify and rectify errors and omissions.
• Identify and implement agreed continuous improvement opportunities for assigned processes including UAT tests.
• Update all Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to ensure document is up-to-date. Document work practices and support streamlining processes to improve operation efficiency.
• Generate payroll-related reports ensuring data confidentiality.
• Handle PO billing or any payment execution for country payroll.
• Review timesheet submissions for accuracy and completeness; troubleshoot and rectify errors.
  
  
  

You Have:

• High School Diploma, or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related business discipline.
• 2-3 years of related payroll experiences in BPO/HR Shared Service industry.
• English language competency.
  
  
  

How We Support You:

We provide flexibility to help you achieve a good work-life balance. You'll be part of a global, diverse team who foster an environment of inclusion and belonging where you are valued for who you are and where you come from.

We offer benefit options in and out of the workplace, including healthcare, retirement, annual leave, parental leave, an employee assistance program. We care about our employees' welfare and focus our benefits package on the benefits which support your wellbeing. We also recognize that everyone has different priorities, so in addition to our core benefits to support your health we offer flexible options for you to choose benefits that are right for you, your family and your lifestyle.

We believe in non-stop learning and are committed to investing in learning opportunities that help you reach your full potential and support your continued development.

About Us:

At The Association, a Great Place to Work-Certified company, we are transforming the accounting and finance profession. We are future-focused, empowering the world's most accomplished accountants to stay relevant, meet today's demands, and prepare for tomorrow's challenges through quality education, resources, and training.

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