Human Resources Associate - Payroll

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Process monthly payroll for employees across multiple countries within the APAC and EU regions, ensuring accurate calculations of wages, overtime, and other compensation components.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and deductions, in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Collaborate with HR and other stakeholders to verify timesheet accuracy, resolve discrepancies, and ensure timely submission of payroll data.
• Compute and process payroll taxes, social security contributions, benefits, and other deductions in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Stay up to date with changes in payroll laws and tax regulations to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance.
• Generate payroll reports, statements, and summaries for management review and auditing purposes.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee inquiries regarding payroll matters, deductions, and tax-related issues.
• Assist in year-end payroll activities, including tax forms and reporting.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the payroll process.
• Collaborate with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and reconciliation of payroll-related accounts.
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive payroll and employee information.

Qualifications;

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 2+ years of experience in payroll processing, preferably with exposure to accounts payable functions.
• Proficiency in payroll software and systems (e.g., ADP, Paychex, Workday) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to interact with employees, managers, and external parties.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with a collaborative attitude and the ability to contribute to process improvements.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.