Job Title: Payroll Specialist, SEA and Pacific
Location: Dalian
Direct Reports: Payroll Operations Manager
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We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team, providing essential support for payroll operations in the South-East Asia and Pacific regions. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while adhering to local regulations and company policies.
Job Responsibilities
Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Payroll Specialist to join our dynamic team, providing essential support for payroll operations in the SEA and Pacific regions. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while adhering to local regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll Processing:
- Assist in the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees in the SEA and Pacific regions.
- Collaborate with the payroll team to ensure proper documentation, validation, and reconciliation of payroll data.
Compliance and Regulations:
- Stay updated on local payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements in the designated regions.
- Support efforts to ensure payroll activities adhere to statutory guidelines and internal policies.
Data Verification and Validation:
- Verify and validate payroll data, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Identify and rectify discrepancies or errors in payroll information to maintain data integrity.
Employee Inquiries:
- Respond promptly to employee inquiries related to payroll, providing clear and accurate information.
- Collaborate with HR and other departments to address payroll-related concerns raised by employees.
Reporting:
- Assist in the generation and distribution of payroll reports as needed by internal stakeholders.
- Contribute to the preparation of payroll-related metrics and analytics.
System Support:
- Provide support for payroll systems, troubleshooting issues, and working closely with IT to resolve technical problems.
- Participate in testing and implementation of system upgrades or enhancements.
Documentation and Record Keeping:
- Maintain organized and up-to-date records related to payroll transactions, ensuring compliance with record-keeping policies.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in payroll processing or a related role.
- Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws in SEA and Pacific Indian regions or other outside China regions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data processing.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Familiarity with payroll software and systems is a plus.
If you are a dedicated and detail-oriented professional looking to contribute to the success of payroll operations in the SEA and Pacific regions, we invite you to apply for this role. Join our team and be a key player in ensuring the seamless execution of payroll activities w
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 3 years of experience in payroll processing or a related role
- Knowledge of payroll regulations and tax laws in SEA and Pacific regions
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data processing
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with payroll software and systems
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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