Manager, HR Operations and Payroll, Asia

Company Description

About SEEK

SEEK operates market-leading online employment marketplaces, including Jobstreet and Jobsdb in Asia. SEEK has been helping people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and helping organisations succeed for over 25 years.

Founded and headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, SEEK has grown into a multinational technology company with over 3,300 employees and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

SEEK’s presence spans Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. Additionally, SEEK has minority investments in employment marketplaces in China, South Korea and Bangladesh.

SEEK develops and applies innovative data and technology tools to facilitate high-quality matching and improve reliability of marketplace information.

In 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, SEEK was recognised as one of Australia’s Top Ten Places to Work in Technology in the AFR BOSS Best Places to Work awards. SEEK was also named a 5-Star Employer of Choice by HRD Asia in 2024 and won four accolades at TalentCorp’s Life at Work Awards 2023 in Malaysia.

Job Description

The role reports directly to the ‘Head of HR Operations, Asia’ focusing on the direction and execution of Operational Employee Services for payroll. Leading a team of (Senior) HR Specialists to execute payroll tasks across the Company’s markets in Asia.

The successful candidate will become part of a diverse and fun team of HR Professionals working across established business processes, up-to-date HR and Finance Technology, team engagement rituals and will be having access to work with the latest technology that we have invested-in i.e. Workday, ServiceNow, ProSoft as well as other outstanding external service providers.

Key Objectives

• Co-lead and coordinate payroll processes across four countries, with potential to expand to six across Asia.
• Ensure smooth and organized payroll operations by preparing reports and conducting due diligence, while supporting our company’s financial goals.
• Lead the payroll cycle preparation, variance reporting, and execution, collaborating with authorized approvers to keep things running seamlessly.
• Take charge of payroll audits and checks to guarantee adherence with all relevant legislation and awards, including tax regulations and pensions.
• Be responsible for the review, payment, and reconciliation of tax and statutory deductions (like pensions and development funds) alongside our dedicated HR Specialists and Finance team.
• Maintain accurate staff payroll and tax records, ensuring everything is up to date and in line with our standards.
• Provide insightful payroll forecasts to our Finance team, helping them stay ahead of the curve.
• Collaborate with our People Technology and Insights team to advise on payroll systems and suggest innovative changes or upgrades when needed.
• Act as a trusted advisor on all payroll matters, guiding our business through successful preparation, execution, and reporting of payroll activities.
• Work alongside a diverse, fun-loving group of teammates eager to learn and share their knowledge. You’ll also collaborate closely with leadership to mentor and promote junior colleagues and HR counterparts in our operating countries.
• Implement payroll strategy and operations with passion and precision.
• Lead and support projects sought at improving payroll operational efficiencies, making our processes smarter and more effective.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

• Extensive Experience: 10+ years in Payroll Services or HR Operations, with expertise in multi-country payroll processing.
• Leadership: Demonstrable ability to collaborate with and lead Payroll and HR Specialists effectively.
• Employee Focus: Strong employee services mentality, thriving in sophisticated matrix driven agile organizations.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of payroll regulations, statutory requirements, and solid understanding of best-in-class payroll / HRIS system and process practices
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in MS Office and experienced with HR cloud systems (Workday, SAP, etc.).
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written English skills, with tact in handling critical matters.
• Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; HR-related certifications are a plus.
• Analytical Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Data Privacy: Commitment to protecting data privacy and maintaining confidentiality.
• Meticulous: Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy and data quality.
• Employee-Centric Approach: Dedicated to foster a supportive workplace.

Desired Values

• Passionate and driven by Seek’s purpose.
• Motivated to work with a team of industry experts, to share knowledge, collaborate across borders, boundaries and have fun at work.
• As a senior professional we do welcome the willingness to coach and uplift junior colleagues.
• Believing in aiming high to deliver world-class results and yet, ensuring to apply care for each-other.
• Desire to continue learning and grow their career to the next level with Seek.

Additional Information

At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.

We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we will be happy to assist.

SEEK kindly requests no unsolicited resumes or approaches from recruitment agencies and will not be responsible for any associated fees.