Payroll Manager

1 month ago

Melbourne, Australia Dentsu Full time

As a region, we currently operate under a decentralized payroll model. We are presently in the initial stages of constructing a region-wide payroll roadmap. This roadmap addresses any necessary remediations while also outlining the longer-term operating model and platform strategy. This role will be divided into two phases. Initially, this role will focus on actively contributing to developing and implementing this roadmap, ensuring alignment with our organisational objectives and best practices in payroll management. Upon successful completion of Phase 1, this role will then continue to oversee and govern payroll processing for multiple countries within the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. Lead risk management, compliance, and governance within the payroll function.

Job Title:

Payroll Manager - APAC Region

Job Description:

About dentsu International:

Part of Dentsu Group, Dentsu International is a network designed for what’s next, helping clients predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. Dentsu delivers people-focused solutions and services to drive better business and societal outcomes.

This is delivered through five global leadership brands - Carat, Dentsu Creative, dentsu X, iProspect and Merkle, each with deep specialisms.

Dentsu International’s radically collaborative team of diverse creators unifies people, clients and capabilities through horizontal creativity to help clients create culture, change society, and invent the future.

Powered by 100% renewable energy, Dentsu International operates in over 145 markets worldwide with more than 46,000 dedicated specialists, and partners with 95 of the top 100 global advertisers.

Visit our website to discover more about what we do: www.dentsu.com

Phase One:

APAC payroll strategy and operating model development.

  • Develop and oversee remediation plans for payroll issues across multiple markets and support local teams in implementing remediation actions.
  • Develop medium to long-term payroll strategies aligned with company goals.
  • Drive process optimisation and automation to enhance efficiency by creating a roadmap for payroll improvements, including technology upgrades and process enhancements.

Phase Two

Payroll Processing and Management:

  • Oversee the payroll processing for multiple APAC countries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with local regulations.
  • Coordinate with HR and finance teams to ensure all employee data is accurate and up to date.
  • Manage and resolve any payroll-related issues or discrepancies.
  • Lead the implementation of payroll systems and software upgrades.

Compliance and Regulatory Oversight:

  • Stay updated with the tax laws and payroll regulations in various APAC countries.
  • Ensure payroll operations are compliant with local laws and international standards.
  • Ensure timely preparation and submission of required reports and documentation to government agencies.

Risk Management:

  • Identify and assess payroll-related risks in the APAC region.
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and best practices.
  • Conduct regular audits of payroll processes to ensure risk minimisation.

Governance and Policy Development:

  • Develop and enforce internal payroll policies and procedures to ensure governance.
  • Guide payroll-related policies to ensure company-wide adherence.
  • Work closely with legal and compliance teams to align payroll processes with company policies and legal requirements.

Team Management and Development:

  • Lead, train, and mentor the payroll teams across APAC.
  • Foster a collaborative environment and ensure continuous professional development of the team.
  • Conduct performance reviews and manage staff workload and assignments.

Stakeholder Management:

  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders (e.g., HR, Finance, Legal) and external partners (e.g., payroll vendors, tax advisors) to streamline payroll processes.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all payroll-related inquiries from employees, management, and external parties.

Reporting and Analysis:

  • Generate regular reports on payroll metrics for senior management.
  • Analyse payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas for improvement.

Become a champion for meaningful progress:

Our diverse and inclusive culture enables our employees to bring their whole selves to work and be proud of doing so. For us, this is the foundation for great innovation which, in turn, generates better outcomes for our people, partners and communities. This is why we encourage applications from people with disabilities, and of all ages, nationalities, backgrounds and cultures.

Together we make our mark. Together we embrace the true potential of disruption. And together – across all our locations – we help our clients win in a changing world.

If you want to belong to a one global network where opportunities are limitless – we look forward to welcoming you.

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Location:

Kuala Lumpur

Brand:

Dentsu Apac

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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