Sr Payroll Analyst

at  ChampionX

ChampionX has an immediate need for a Senior Payroll Analyst located in Singapore. This is your opportunity to join a growing company offering a competitive base salary and benefits.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TECHNICAL, PHYSICAL)

• Degree in accounting or HR related field with five or more years of significant payroll experience.
• Deep knowledge of employment laws in SG.
• Knowledge of employment laws in ANZ, MY, TH and VN is an advantage.
• Previous experience in Workday, ADP Payforce and ADP Vista is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office in particular Excel.
• Strong collaboration skills required to partner with internal and external HR/Payroll/Finance professionals.
• High mental agility to solve complex problems.
• Quick learning ability to grasp new knowledge, skills and concepts.
• Strong adaptability in a fast pace working environment.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Responsible for maintenance and transmission of most complex payrolls in AP region which includes countries like Singapore (SG), Australia & New Zealand (ANZ), Malaysia (MY), Thailand (TH), Vietnam (VN) and Indonesia (IDN). Performs professional analysis and reconciliation of payroll related transactions impacting the financial statements.
• Partners with country HRBPs, external payroll vendors, HR partners of PEOs and Distributors to test on-going system upgrades and implementations that are integral parts of the payroll system.
• Responsible for managing all aspects of assigned projects within the Payroll department.
• Provide payroll vendors with accurate payroll data for main & off-cycle pay runs in accordance with the respective payroll schedules for the countries.
• Review and approve payroll preparation reports, payroll registers and tax filing reports prepared by external payroll vendors or HR partners in PEOs and CX Distributors.
• Upload bank files to create payment for transmission of salary to employees’ bank account.
• Ensure pension contributions are made correctly and timely in accordance to the local legislations in each country.
• Review and provide General Ledger reports to finance for journal posting.
• Lodge tax and pension with IRD and create payment to IRD in New Zealand.
• Lodge payroll tax and create payment to the respective tax authorities in the different states in Australia.
• Renew Workcover for employees in the various states in Australia and providing relevant payroll data for such renewal purposes.
• Upkeep payroll records/ reports for the different countries.
• Liaise with internal & external auditors for payroll audits by providing relevant payroll documents and information on payroll process.
• Perform professional analysis and reconciliation of payroll related transactions impacting the financial statements.
• Work with line managers to ensure rosters, timesheets and leave records are accurate in Workday TMS for SG Payroll processing.
• Maintain data integrity in payroll platform for SG and ANZ (ADP Vista & ADP Payforce respectively), for accuracy of payroll run.
• Furnish required data to payroll vendor in SG to assist with IR21, IR8A, NS Pay, Maternity & Childcare Leave Claim submission.
• Perform FY tax reconciliation with relevant tax authorities if applicable.
• Provide payroll data analytics for leadership’s review.
• Manage all payroll projects.

SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to company Safety policies, procedures and rules and follow safe work practices.
• Participate in team consultation meetings to discuss workplace safety in the department.
• Report any hazards as soon as you notice them and participate in risk assessments as requested.
• Assist in the identification of control measures to eliminate or minimize the risk of injury.
• Attend Safety training as required.
• Wear personal protective equipment as required for various tasks and locations.
• Participate in Safety activities such as inspections, investigations, meetings as required from time to time.