Job Description

Role : Subject Matter Expert (Payroll - APAC Region)

About the Role

We are looking for a highly experienced

Subject Matter Expert - Payroll (APAC)

with strong hands-on expertise in

Singapore & Philippines payroll operations

. This role supports payroll delivery excellence and process improvement while ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.

What You Will Do

Manage and support the

end-to-end payroll lifecycle

for SG & PH including validations, reconciliations, statutory compliance, and disbursements. Ensure payroll is executed as per

local country laws, internal controls, and audit standards

. Act as the

primary escalation point

for complex payroll issues, exceptions, and employee queries. Partner with

HR Operations, Business HR, Finance & Compliance

to resolve issues and ensure accurate delivery. Contribute to

customer success

by meeting SLAs and quality benchmarks. Provide

SME support for audits, compliance reviews, and documentation

. Drive

continuous improvement and automation initiatives

. Maintain high-quality documentation (DTPs, process notes, checklists). Support team knowledge-sharing and capability-building.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, HR, or related disciplines.

5-8+ years of payroll experience

, with deep expertise in SG and/or PH payroll. Strong understanding of

statutory compliance, payroll operations & regulations

.

What Will Put You Ahead

Experience in

shared services or multi-country payroll environments

. Strong knowledge of

SG & PH labor laws

and statutory contributions. Hands-on experience with

ADP, Workday, SAP, Paymaster

, or similar platforms. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and manage complex, high-volume cycles. Experience driving

process optimization and audit readiness

. Strong analytical & reconciliation skills.