The Role / Responsibilities:

　　As part of the Global Payroll Team, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the global Finance strategy. Supporting business growth in an increasingly regulated environment whilst ensuring payroll and tax are compliant across the region.

　　This is a key role within the organisation overseeing complex multi-country payrolls including the monthly processing of 100+ employing entities globally. The Sr. Payroll Analyst / Payroll Analyst will have the responsibility for ensuring that all salaries, associated deductions and benefits are processed/paid on a timely basis by the whole team. They will also be responsible for ensuring all statutory filings are completed and deadlines met.

　　Key Responsibilities:

　　Efficiently manage the payroll and/or benefits administration for each country, ensuring the vendor is held accountable for all statutory obligations and understands Moody's policy, procedures and culture.Responsible for the checking and approval of all payroll reports and payments as generated by the vendor or as produced internally.Provide regular instruction to vendors and ensure they perform within the terms of the contract while adhering to agreed fees. In this role, the incumbent will effectively partner with peer members to ensure that data and records are accuracies maintained and reviewed on a regular basis. Execute payroll and statutory benefits program for assigned countries and ensure the existing practices are accurate and comply with local legislation and Moody's policy requirements.Act as the first point of contact for all day to day queries related to the assigned area of focus or assigned country, i.e. payroll, statutory social security, tax and policies, compliance support, etc.Provide support during various statutory social security enrolments by compiling information for eligibility, providing files to vendors and assisting with communication distributionUpdate Payroll policies where necessaryMaintain proper record of all confidential information according to the established guidelinesBe available to employees and managers to provide operational support and guidance on local and corporate-wide payroll programs.Ensure the accuracy of employee information in company and vendor data bases and coordinate with respective areas to correct information.Ensure proper maintenance of employee records (both files and electronically). Partner with peer members to ensure timely and effective communication, and implementation of local and corporate-wide Payroll programs as well as HR policies and practices.Some out of hours work or travel will be required.

　　Qualifications:

　　Tertiary qualifications in a related discipline such as Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Business, Psychology or Social Science will be highly regarded. Experience in a HR specialized role, ideally in payroll area preferably within the global financial services sectors.Good knowledge of local employment law and payroll practicesProficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and HRIS systemHigh degree of integrity and confidentiality Proven influencing, negotiation and time management skillsAbility to work independently and meet deadlines.Ability to work in a team environmentAbility to use discretion and deal effectively with uncertainty, change and ambiguityStrong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written English and Chinese)Creative and willingness to exercise initiativeOrganized and results focusedProfessional presentation

　　Technical Competencies:

　　Knowledge of Payroll Functions; Good knowledge in functional speciality.Execution; open to new and different ways of completing a process; capable of applying change to day-to-day operations in processes in which he/she is directly involved. Leverages applications functionality in area of speciality.Personal Credibility; is credible to HR/Payroll counterparts and business line managers; is capable of influencing colleagues of the same seniority in and outside of Payroll.Judgment; able to make good judgments in the process that he/ she is directly involved in; able to determine if he / she has enough information to make a good judgment.Demonstrate ability to develop and sustain positive relationships and collaborates effectively with HR counterparts and business line managers and, in some cases, to senior management.Communication Skills; able to present effectively in meetings; able to write clear and persuasive business communications.Diversity & Inclusion; encourages development of inclusive work environment and supports company and department diversity / inclusion initiatives.

　　The Department / Team:

　　The International Payroll team is responsible for providing a comprehensive service to all lines of business and it supports entities across locations in Asia Pacific with expected expansion internationally in 2018. Our success is dependent upon the service we provide and therefore we source associates with a wide range of experience and knowledge in this specialist field.

　　The team is diverse, dynamic and committed, and our approach is professional, open and consultative.

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