Payroll Specialist

Job Description:

Dentsu is a global leader in integrated growth and transformation, driving sustainable solutions and innovation for some of the world's most influential brands. Founded in 1901, dentsu operates in approximately 120 countries with a team of approximately 68,000 employees, and boasts a network of world-class brands, including Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect, Merkle, and more. These brands, each with deep expertise in media, creativity, and digital, collaborate to deliver integrated growth solutions that create lasting, meaningful impact.

As we look toward the future, dentsu is focused on Innovating to impact, fostering collaboration, creativity, and cutting-edge technology to drive real, transformative change.

What your typical day will look like:

Payroll is where precision meets trust.

At dentsu APAC, this role sits at the core of employee experience and operational excellence across multiple markets. We’re looking for a Payroll Specialist who doesn’t just run payroll; but owns it end-to-end, questions inefficiencies, and raises the standard every cycle.

You’ll be part of a regional setup, managing payroll across APAC while contributing to a function that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Core responsibilities include:

• Own end-to-end payroll processing across assigned APAC markets; from pay cycle setup to payment file submission.

• Ensure all employee lifecycle changes (new hires, transfers, promotions, terminations) are processed accurately and on time.

• Manage the full leaver process, ensuring correct final pay, deductions, and statutory compliance.

• Act as the go-to contact for payroll and tax-related queries via Ask HR; providing clear, reliable, and timely support.

• Maintain high standards of data accuracy across payroll systems, including benefits, tax codes, and records.

• Identify gaps, flag risks early, and drive continuous improvements in payroll processes and controls.

A bit about you:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• At least 3 years of hands-on payroll experience, ideally within APAC and/or a shared services environment. Preferably with experience in the China or Taiwan market.

• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and statutory compliance.

• Familiarity with Malaysia payroll processes is an advantage.

• High attention to detail; you take pride in getting things right the first time.

• Comfortable working with systems, data, and tight timelines.

• Proactive and accountable; you don’t wait to be told what’s wrong, you surface it early.

• Proficiency in Mandarin would be a plus.

What’s in it for you :

• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.

• The opportunity to give back with dedicated volunteer leave and our whole-company event, One Day for Change

• 3 whole company Wellness days off per year for you to switch off and take your day, your way

• Career Development and Learning & Development opportunities, including access to our global online dentsu University

• Be part of a global network that truly invests in recognising performance with via our Never Before Awards, and social impact, including having a clearly mapped path to becoming net zero.

Innovating to Impact:

At dentsu, our diverse and inclusive culture empowers our employees to bring their whole selves to work, fostering innovation and delivering better outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. This culture is key to driving sustainable, transformative results across the business.

We actively encourage applications from people with disabilities and from individuals of all ages, backgrounds, nationalities, and cultures. If you want to be part of a global network where opportunities are limitless, we look forward to welcoming you.

Next Steps

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