Manager, Payroll - Finance

Company Description

“To be the most loved everyday food and groceries destination!” - that’s our mission at foodpanda (small ‘f’).
foodpanda is the largest food and grocery delivery platform in Asia, outside of China. Operating in more than 400 cities across 11 markets, we continue to expand and grow in our core food delivery business, as well as in new verticals like grocery deliveries, with a strong tech infrastructure at our core. From our restaurants-partners, cloud kitchens and cloud grocery stores — foodpanda is just one tap away, getting everything you need into your hands quickly and conveniently!
If you love working with technology to create solutions and are not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get things done, you will find your tribe here at foodpanda. foodpanda comprises of people from more than 60 nationalities, and we believe in winning through diversity.
foodpanda is part of the Delivery Hero Group, the world’s leading local delivery platform operating in 70+ countries worldwide

Job Description

1) Payroll Management:

• Oversee and manage the end-to-end payroll process for all employees, including regular payroll, bonuses, commissions, and special payments.
• Ensure the accurate and timely processing of payroll updates, including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

2) Team Leadership and Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of payroll professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Assign and delegate tasks to the payroll team, ensuring a balanced workload and timely completion of all payroll activities.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, encouraging team members to share ideas and best practices.

3) Compliance and Reporting:

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll laws and regulations, staying current on changes in legislation.
• Prepare and submit necessary tax filings, compliance reports, and other required documentation.
• Conduct regular audits of payroll procedures and records to ensure compliance and accuracy.

4) System Management:

• Maintain and update payroll systems and records, ensuring data integrity and security.
• Implement new payroll software or upgrades, ensuring smooth integration and minimal disruption to payroll operations.

5) Financial Reconciliation:

• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve any discrepancies in collaboration with the finance department.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports related to payroll expenses.

6) Employee Support and Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related inquiries from employees, providing timely and accurate responses.
• Develop and communicate payroll policies and procedures to employees, ensuring understanding and compliance.

7) Process Improvement:

• Continuously evaluate and improve payroll processes and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Stay informed of industry trends and best practices to implement innovative payroll solutions.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Minimum of 7-9 years of payroll management experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience managing and developing a payroll team.
• Extensive experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, CloudPay) and Workday HCM systems must.
• Strong knowledge of payroll laws and regulations in SG, HK, TH, PH & TW.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel