About this role
A payroll professional who loves hands-on processing, thrives on problem-solving, and brings strong systems skills will find a great fit in this Singapore-based opportunity. Databricks maintains a global payroll team dedicated to ensuring accurate and timely compensation for all employees across the organization. The incoming specialist will partner closely with the Payroll Director to manage operations for Australia, Korea, Japan, and Singapore.
Daily responsibilities center around preparing, validating, and reconciling regional payroll data while collaborating with external vendors and internal stakeholders. Team members also troubleshoot discrepancies, handle employee inquiries via case management tools, and contribute to continuous process improvements. Candidates who excel here typically demonstrate deep regional expertise, technical proficiency in payroll systems, and a genuine interest in streamlining multi-country operations.
What you will do
- Partner with the payroll analyst team in India to prepare, validate, and reconcile payroll data for specified Asian countries.
- Perform pre- and post-processing audits to identify and resolve discrepancies before finalizing payroll runs.
- Collaborate with external payroll vendors to troubleshoot issues, resolve variances, and meet established service level agreements.
- Ensure all payroll operations adhere strictly to internal controls, statutory regulations, and company policies for each supported country.
- Respond to and resolve employee inquiries through the case management tool while providing accurate and timely support.
- Identify and recommend scalable solutions to enhance overall payroll efficiency and accuracy.
- Develop and update comprehensive payroll process documentation to support team consistency and knowledge sharing.
- Contribute to regional payroll-related projects, system enhancements, and testing activities.
What you need
- Bring 5 to 7 years of dedicated payroll processing experience within the Asia region.
- Possess previous experience working within a multinational and high-growth company environment.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of statutory payroll requirements including taxes, social security, and government reporting.
- Hold hands-on experience using Workday Payroll or a similar human resources information system.
- Exhibit intermediate Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and complex formulas for data reconciliation.
- Show familiarity with case management tools, service level metrics, and cross-functional collaboration with HR and Finance teams.
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What geographic regions will this role support?
The Senior Payroll Analyst will support the Asia region specifically focusing on Australia, Korea, Japan, and Singapore. Please note that this coverage may change over time as per organizational needs and design.
Who does this position report to?
This role reports directly to the Payroll Director who is based in the United Kingdom. You will also work closely with team members across different global locations.
What system experience is required for the job?
Applicants need experience with Workday Payroll or a similar HRIS and payroll system. Additionally, intermediate Excel skills such as pivot tables and VLOOKUPs are necessary for analyzing and reconciling data.