International Payroll Partner

As a key member of the Global Payroll team in Bangkok, you will be responsible for overseeing the timely and accurate processing of international payroll transactions. You will ensure strict compliance with local laws and regulations while managing monthly payroll activities for assigned countries. This role involves coordinating with external vendors to handle tax filings and social security payments, as well as leading process improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency.

You will collaborate with internal People teams and external partners to establish procedures for new payroll systems and countries. Additionally, you will support external and internal audits, manage inquiries from stakeholders, and participate in ad-hoc projects related to system upgrades and process harmonization. This position offers the opportunity to drive significant improvements in payroll operations and support a diverse global workforce.

• Oversee monthly payroll activities, including collating and validating inputs, outputs, and statutory payments for assigned countries.
• Coordinate with external payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate payments and tax filings to government authorities.
• Manage vendor relationships by adhering to contracts and SLAs while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Handle payroll inquiries from internal and external stakeholders and provide expert advice.
• Support ad-hoc projects related to new process implementations and perform user testing on systems.
• Lead and support payroll migration and integration initiatives, including vendor transitions and system upgrades.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to set up processes and policies for new payroll systems or countries.
• Support external and internal audits and own process improvement initiatives for respective countries.

• Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• At least 2 years of People Operations or end-to-end Payroll experience in an international fast-paced organization.
• Proven experience managing APAC payroll.
• Strong experience in payroll migration and integration projects with the ability to manage complex transitions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with fluency in English.
• Strong analytical, articulation, and problem-solving skills with great attention to detail.
• Proven track record in process improvement and automation implementations.
• Proficient in all MS products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience in Workday is preferred but not required.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
• Resilience to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and ethics.