Payroll Specialist, APAC

Russell Investments is a leading outsourced financial partner and global investment solutions firm providing a wide range of investment capabilities to institutional investors, financial intermediaries, and individual investors around the world. Building on an 90-year legacy of continuous innovation to deliver exceptional value to clients, Russell Investments works every day to improve the financial security of its clients. The firm is “Top 12 Ranked Consultant (2009-2024)” in P&I survey 2024 with $962 billion in assets under advisement (as of December 31, 2025) and $376.9 billion in assets under management (as of December 31, 2025) for clients in 30 countries. Headquartered in Seattle, Washington in the United States, Russell Investments has offices around the world, including London, New York, Toronto, Sydney, Tokyo, Shanghai – and has opened a new office in Mumbai, India in June 2023.

Joining the Mumbai office is an incredible opportunity to work closely with global stakeholders to support the technology and infrastructure that drives the investment and trading processes of a globally recognized asset management firm. Be part of the team based out of Goregaon (East) and contribute to the foundation and culture of the firm’s growing operations in India. The Mumbai office operates with varying shifts to accommodate time zones around the world.

For more information, please visit https://www.russellinvestments.com.

The Payroll Specialist is a critical contributor to the success of Russell Investments’ Global Payroll team. This position is responsible for managing and processing APAC Payroll (China, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand). This role requires a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong work ethic, capable of driving excellence in Global Payroll. This individual is comfortable working in a matrixed organization and collaborating with multiple leaders to ensure cohesive and effective program management. 

Reporting to the Global Payroll Team, the Payroll Specialist will collaborate with key internal stakeholders – including Global HR, Finance, and Legal – and external vendors to ensure compliance and seamless delivery of Global Payroll. This individual will manage a variety of responsibilities including processing APAC payroll, addressing payroll queries, managing payroll compliance and providing exceptional customer service. 

This role is ideal for someone eager to not only support and enhance existing programs but also to innovate and shape the future of work within our team. The successful candidate will bring expertise, fresh perspectives, and a commitment to building a best-in-class Payroll structure that aligns with Russell Investments’ global priorities. 
 

Responsibilities: 

Payroll 

• Processing full function Monthly payroll from start to finish.  This includes, but is not limited to terminations, leaves, redundancies, new starters, superannuation, Payroll Tax, pensions and other benefits, role changes, reconciling pay runs, loading bank files and month/year end reporting. 

• The provision of day-to-day Payroll Operational support across APAC to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with local payroll laws, and that integrity is maintained across all payroll systems 

• Documentation, distribution and record maintenance for all payroll related processes, procedures, checklists and calendars 

• Ensure all statutory and non-statutory remittances / payments are made accurately and on time, in accordance with the Payroll Calendars for all APAC Payrolls 

• Compilation of reports and data as requested as well as summaries (E.g. earnings, taxes, deductions, leave, insurances) 

• Resolving payroll discrepancies and reconciliations (E.g. Superannuation, KiwiSaver, Leave Balances)  

• Work with finance and carry out all payroll related activities regarding month end and year end processes / tasks across APAC 

• General administration duties related to payroll services 

• Support with international assignments and complex issues like redundancies, Shadow Payroll and foreign income tax reporting 

• Identify process improvements and implement these changes  

• Administer accurate file management of all Associate and company records to meet the compliance of legal and statutory regulations. 

• North America payroll support as needed.

Competencies: 

• 5 to 7 years global payroll experience in Australia, with exposure to other APAC regions.
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business administration, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience. 

• Comprehensive experience managing global payroll across multiple countries, experience of managing APAC payrolls is preferred.
• Eagerness to improve processes and create a more valuable, impactful Payroll program. 

• Exceptional interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization and with external partners. 

• Strong integrity, discretion, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. 

• Excellent organizational, time management, and analytical skills, with keen attention to detail. 

• Proficiency in HRIS systems, preferably ADP, Celergo and/or Workday 

• Strong problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to manage competing priorities. 

• Proven track record with high volume and complex payroll processing 

• Experience working in a Global environment processing pay in multiple countries would be advantageous

• Sound and up to date knowledge of payroll and general HR practices, procedures and legislation 

• Experience with month & year end reporting, reconciliations & payments. 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills