Payroll Administrator About the Role: The Payroll Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for Five Southeast Asia countries: Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. This position supports the end-to-end payroll function, working closely with internal stakeholders and external service providers to maintain compliance with statutory obligations, deliver exceptional service to employees, and continuously improve payroll systems and processes. This position will report to the Payroll Team Lead. Our Team APAC Team – We look after Australia, SEA and Greater China countries. This Payroll Administrator role will be responsible for payroll across five Southeast Asia countries: Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. Key Responsibilities + Payroll Processing + Manage end-to-end payroll processing for the Five Southeast Asia countries: Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore. + Administer Monthly payroll processes. + Perform quality assurance checks on monthly and Fortnightly payroll data + Manage the review and approval process for payroll in accordance with Pearson’s schedule of authority. + Schedule and process out-of-cycle pay runs as required. + Assist the global mobility team with payroll processing for international transfers and employment changes. + Compliance & Statutory Reporting - Monthly and Annually + Support annual and ad hoc audit activities as required. + Provide reporting for company directors as required. + Customer Service & Issue Resolution + Provide advice and education to the business and employees regarding pay issues, award/legislation changes, and new policies. + Resolve payroll enquiries professionally. Skills and Competencies + **Attention to Detail** : Precision in handling sensitive payroll data and ensuring compliance. + **Problem-Solving** : Ability to troubleshoot payroll issues and resolve discrepancies efficiently. + **Communication** : Clear and professional communication with internal teams, external vendors, and employees across different cultures. + **Time Management** : Ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines across different countries. + **Adaptability** : Comfortable working in a dynamic, multi-country environment with evolving regulations and processes. + **Data Analysis & Reconciliation** : Ability to perform payroll audits, identify discrepancies, and reconcile payroll data accurately **Who we are:** At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. We are the world's lifelong learning company. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. To learn more: We are Pearson. Pearson is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a member of E-Verify. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status or any other group protected by law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act. If you are an individual with a disability and are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career site as a result of your disability, you may request reasonable accommodations by emailing TalentExperienceGlobalTeam@grp.pearson.com. **Job:** Operations **Job Family:** ENTERPRISE **Organization:** Corporate Human Resources **Schedule:** FULL\_TIME **Workplace Type:** Remote **Req ID:** 20548 \#LI-REMOTE