12 months , renewable contract
Singapore - Onsite
The ideal candidate is expected to have the following qualifications and experience:
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12+ years of experience leading payroll transformation, system implementation, and operational excellence across Asia Pacific and Australia, particularly within banking and large financial institutions.
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Proven expertise in managing large-scale payroll projects, including system implementations, upgrades, migrations, integrations, and process improvement initiatives across multiple countries and complex regulatory environments.
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Strong background in end-to-end project management, including project planning, budgeting, resource allocation, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and executive reporting, ensuring successful and timely delivery of regional payroll initiatives.
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Extensive experience collaborating with HR, Finance, IT, HRIS, and external vendors to deliver seamless payroll solutions aligned with organizational goals and local compliance requirements.
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Deep understanding of regional payroll regulations and statutory compliance, including Singapore CPF, Australian PAYG, India PF/ESIC, and other Asia Pacific payroll frameworks, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll operations.
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Skilled in payroll system configuration, data migration, testing, validation, go-live execution, post-implementation support, and integration with HR, finance, and timekeeping systems.
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Recognized subject matter expert in payroll operations, process optimization, and automation, driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and data integrity across payroll functions.
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Strong vendor management and relationship management capabilities, including overseeing regional payroll service providers, monitoring service delivery, resolving escalations, and leading contract and performance management activities.
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Experienced in change management, user training, and stakeholder communication across diverse cultures and regional business environments, ensuring successful user adoption and operational transition.
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Proficient in leading payroll platforms such as ADP, Ceridian, and Ramco, with strong knowledge of project management methodologies including PMP, Prince2, and Agile frameworks.
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Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable payroll and technology solutions for multi-country operations