Payroll Specialist

In this role - Payroll Specialist, you will contribute to Danone Business Services APAC's ambition of being Best-in-Class by delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services across Southeast Asia. Beyond payroll operations, you will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to drive continuous improvement, enhance employee experience, and support payroll transformation initiatives that create lasting business impact. Responsibilities : Payroll Operations Manage end-to-end payroll processing for assigned SEA countries, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time delivery. Review and validate payroll inputs including new hires, terminations, promotions, salary adjustments, allowances, commissions, bonuses, overtime, and deductions. Perform payroll reconciliation and validation checks before payroll finalization. Generate payroll reports, management reports, and statutory submissions. Time & Attendance Management Review and validate attendance, leave, overtime, shift schedules, and other workforce data. Partner with HR and managers to resolve discrepancies and missing information. Ensure accurate integration of time and attendance data into payroll processing. Compliance & Statutory Reporting Ensure payroll practices comply with local labour laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements. Process and reconcile payroll-related statutory obligations including income tax, social security, provident funds, and employer contributions. Support year-end tax reporting, audits, and statutory submissions. Employee Experience & Payroll Support Serve as a trusted advisor for payroll-related inquiries from employees, managers, and HR. Provide clear explanations on payslips, payroll calculations, tax deductions, and leave-related impacts. Resolve payroll issues professionally, confidentially, and within service level expectations. Payroll Controls & Governance Conduct payroll audits, validations, and reconciliations to ensure payroll accuracy and data integrity. Identify payroll discrepancies, investigate root causes, and implement corrective actions. Maintain payroll records and documentation in accordance with audit and compliance requirements. Vendor & System Management Collaborate with payroll vendors and system providers to ensure smooth payroll operations. Manage payroll cases, system issues, and service escalations to resolution. Support system enhancements and vendor performance reviews when required. Continuous Improvement & Transformation Identify opportunities to enhance payroll efficiency, controls, and employee experience. Participate in payroll transformation projects, system implementations, process enhancements, testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT). Maintain and update payroll process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Stakeholder Partnership Work closely with HR, Finance, Rewards, Tax, IT teams, and business stakeholders across the region. Support both internal and external audits. Contribute to regional payroll initiatives and strategic projects. As a Payroll Specialist, you'll have the opportunity to: Gain regional exposure by managing payroll operations across Southeast Asia and working with diverse markets, regulations, and business environments. Drive transformation and innovation through payroll improvement initiatives, system enhancements, automation, and regional projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, Rewards, Tax, IT, and business leaders across the APAC region. Expand your expertise in regional payroll governance, statutory compliance, and payroll best practices within a global organization. Make a real impact by ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, contributing directly to an exceptional employee experience. Grow your career in a dynamic environment that encourages continuous learning, innovation, and professional development.

You Will Thrive in This Role If You Have: At least 3 years of payroll