As the APAC Payroll Manager, you’ll join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the payrolls for a diverse range of countries across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. With a focus on countries including New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, India, and Japan, you'll lead our skilled payroll team to ensure accurate and timely compensation processes. Your expertise will be crucial in fostering a culture of growth, development, and well-being within the APAC payroll team.
You will take charge of various responsibilities that contribute to the seamless operation of FNZ's payroll function. Your role will encompass overseeing critical payroll projects, ensuring precise and efficient payroll reporting, and facilitating the provision of data to support the needs of the business. Beyond your operational duties, you'll be instrumental in driving the productivity, professional development, and overall growth of the APAC payroll team, reinforcing FNZ's commitment to excellence in payroll management.
If you have a passion for complex payroll management, thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, and enjoy enabling a team culture of operational excellence, then this is the perfect opportunity for you.
The responsibilities will include:
• Lead, manage and inspire the APAC payroll team, providing direct line management and support, fostering a culture of growth, accountability and excellence.
• Collaborate closely with the Group to shape and execute the payroll strategy for the APAC region, driving success and alignment.
• Oversee, or at times manage, the end-to-end processing of the monthly payrolls for multiple APAC locations, utilizing CloudPay as FNZ’s global payroll system.
• Serve as the go-to resource for employee enquiries related to tax, payroll, leave, superannuation, and terminations, ensuring prompt and accurate responses.
• Forge strong communication channels with employees and key stakeholders to gather necessary information and approvals for smooth payroll processing.
• Form strategic partnerships with the HR team and Finance Business Partners, facilitating seamless payroll review, approval processes, and addressing queries.
• Spearhead the establishment of comprehensive payroll processes in emerging APAC countries as required, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain up-to-date payroll processes, including Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), audit protocols, employee FAQs, and more, to guide the team's operations.
• Ensure accurate and timely updates in the HRIS (Workday) and other HR systems to reflect payroll-related actions, such as leave, pay changes, and employee details.
• Manage payroll-related audits, reviews, and special projects, showcasing your meticulous attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Stay current with legislative changes and ensure compliance across all APAC payroll locations, safeguarding our organization's adherence to regulatory standards.
What are we ideally looking for in a successful candidate?
· Have an In-depth understanding of New Zealand payroll legislation, with an ability to quickly pick up and understand the nuances of APAC payroll legislation in Australia, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia and India.
· Proven people management experience, leading high performing teams in challenging environments.
· Mastery of complex, end-to-end payroll processes across large scale organisations.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Advanced MS Excel skills, including advanced formulas and macros is ideal.
· Impeccable attention to detail and conscientious work ethic.
· Outstanding organizational skills paired with efficient time management.
Advantageous experience:
· Familiarity with payroll processes in various APAC countries (Australia, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, India)
· Knowledge of Australian, China and/or Malaysian payroll legislation
· Experience using CloudPay or similar payroll systems.
About FNZ
FNZ was founded with a mission to use cutting edge technology to open up wealth – for end investors and business partners.
That means making wealth management more accessible and personalized for all people, not just high net worth. We believe everyone can create a better life by saving, investing, and managing their money well.
FNZ has created wealth’s growth platform – a global, end-to-end wealth management platform. We have merged a modern adviser and end investor experience with sophisticated investment administration and business operations. The platform includes app integrations, providing access to third-party, FNZ-delivered, or customer proprietary solutions.
Why should you join us?
• A hybrid 3+2 model combining working from the office and from home.
• A competitive salary and excellent benefits, including full comprehensive health insurance, annual leave, sick days, parental leave and more.
• Be part of a highly successful, rapidly growing, global business that is leading the delivery of financial services via cloud computing and partners with some of the world’s largest companies.
• We provide global career opportunities for our employees at any of our offices in the UK, Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand, China and more.
If this role appeals to you, please apply by the 10thJanuary 2024.
*Please note we shortlist as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw advertising at any time.
