About Oliver Wyman
Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, is a management consulting firm driven by deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments.
As a business of Marsh, we work alongside the world’s leading experts across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting. Together with Marsh Risk, Guy Carpenter, and Mercer, we help organizations build resilience and competitive advantages from every angle. With annual revenue of $27 billion and more than 95,000 colleagues in 130 countries, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective.
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Why we need you
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for our teams across SEA, North Asia and Hong Kong. In this role, you’ll be the go-to person who ensures everyone gets paid accurately and on time, while helping shape smooth, compliant payroll operations across multiple countries. You’ll work hands-on in Workday, collaborate with regional HR and finance teams, and improve processes that directly affect employee experience and business performance. If you bring 3–6 years of payroll experience (payroll outsourcing or shared services a plus), a proactive mindset, and a passion for accuracy and continuous improvement, you’ll thrive here — and have real influence on how we scale payroll operations across the region. Join us to make payroll a trusted, efficient part of our employee experience.
What we’ll count on you to do
- Manage monthly payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely salary payments for SEA, North Asia and Hong Kong.
- Maintain and update payroll-related data in Workday, including employee salary records, adjustments, and final settlements for new hires and resignations.
- Handle statutory contributions and ensure compliance with local payroll regulations.
- Administer payroll computations, generate payroll reports, prepare bank submission files, and review annual tax returns prepared by payroll team members to ensure accuracy.
- Coordinate and prepare HR reports such as employee movement, headcount, summary, cost center allocation, and payroll breakdown reports.
- Provide operational and administrative support to regional payroll teams.
- Respond promptly to employee inquiries regarding payroll, attendance, and benefits.
- Support other HR operational tasks as required.
- Assist in optimizing payroll processes to improve efficiency and accuracy.
What you’ll bring
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of payroll processing experience in Asia Pacific, preferably within a Shared Services environment, covering HR operations and payroll processing.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems, processes, and relevant labor laws.
- Proven ability to manage high-volume payroll tasks and adapt to changing requirements.
- Experience working with payroll vendors and managing outsourcing relationships.
- An action-oriented, detail-minded, and highly organized approach
- Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office applications including Excel
- Ability to work with numerical data
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Fluency in spoken English; proficiency in additional regional foreign languages an advantage
Skills Required
- Minimum 3 years of payroll processing experience in Asia Pacific
- Diploma or Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems, processes, and relevant labor laws
- Experience working with payroll vendors and managing outsourcing relationships
- Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office applications including Excel
Marsh McLennan Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Marsh McLennan and has not been reviewed or approved by Marsh McLennan.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave offerings are described as generous, including sizable PTO, paid holidays, paid sick days, and additional time off such as paid volunteer time and “Summer days.” These time-off benefits are portrayed as a standout part of the overall rewards package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is characterized as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, and vision options, with additional supports like disability and life insurance and access to mental health resources and an EAP. The breadth of plan options is positioned as a core strength of the benefits package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as solid, with 401(k) programs and employer matching frequently highlighted alongside other financial programs. Stock purchase options are also referenced as an additional wealth-building component of the total rewards mix.
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What We Do
Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) brings together nearly 78,000 experts in risk, strategy, and people across Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer, and Oliver Wyman, serving clients in over 130 countries. Marsh enables enterprise worldwide by helping clients manage risks, transforming uncertainty into opportunity. Guy Carpenter helps clients grow profitably with reinsurance broking expertise, advisory services, and advanced analytics. Mercer helps organizations advance the health, wealth, and careers of their most vital asset — their people. Oliver Wyman’s expertise in strategy, operations, risk, and organization transformation changes what is possible for our clients, their industries, and society. Together, we combine a unique range of capabilities to help our clients solve problems, seize opportunities, and build lasting success in increasingly complex operating environments.
