**Introduction** At IBM Human Resources & Talent Transformation, we reimagine the way people work by combining AI, data, and human centred design. Our teams help close skill gaps, modernize HR models, and create engaging employee experiences at scale. Working in HR at IBM means bridging technology and people. Streamlining processes, driving agility, and enabling leaders and employees to thrive. You’ll collaborate across the business to shape the future of work. With continuous learning, career growth, and a culture built on empathy and innovation, IBM offers the opportunity to make a real impact on organizations and people worldwide. **Your role and responsibilities** Preferred Countries : Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines Primary Job Responsibilities: · Perform on-cycle and off-cycle payroll processing related activities, including validation of payroll and reports prior to approval/sign-off · Process post-payroll activities, including distribution of 3rd party vendor, bank, and GL files to the applicable platform and/or team · Validate integration and other source files, including verification of data imported to ADP from Workday by reviewing the Global Workday Reconciliation Report. · Prepare and/or monitor receipt of automated payroll submittal files and ensure accurate processing of variable and ad-hoc payment request such as bonuses, commissions, stock transactions, and compliance related terminations. · Responsible for processing of agency notices, resolving vendor exceptions, and ensuring actions are performed timely and accurately · Maintain standard process documents, recommend process improvements, and participate in the implementation. · Provide reports and requested data to management and other workstreams as needed, including internal and external audit requests · Resolve customer queries/issues timely and in accordance with internal SLAs, while also providing an excellent customer service experience. · Ensure compliance with statutory reporting and filing requirements · Perform quarter-end and/or year-end processing activities, including year-end audits and accounting requests as applicable · Execute all processes in accordance with established business controls and SOX requirements · Assist with special initiatives and projects as needed, including system/process changes, testing, and assisting with global payrolls **Required technical and professional expertise** Required Skills · Completed Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field · 6+ years of work experience in international organisations in Payroll or HR/Finance department · Awareness of Asia-Pacific statutory payroll practices · US GAAP knowledge · Advanced with Microsoft Office Excel (vlookups, formulas, pivots) · Ability to learn new applications, interpret and analyze payroll data, while being innovative and adaptable to change · Advanced written and verbal communication skills to effectively resolve issues with associates, cross-functional internal teams · Ability to demonstrate a high level of confidentiality inherent to payroll matters · Ability to work independently in an organized manner with the capability to manage time effectively to meet strict deadlines · Working knowledge of Workday, ADP Streamline is a plus **Preferred technical and professional experience** • Payroll Process Design: Exposure to designing new payroll processes and activities to improve results and increase productivity, including identifying opportunity areas for improvement and implementing new solutions. • Special Handling Management: Experience working with special handlings or deviations to standard processes, including identifying risk areas and developing corresponding mitigating activities. • Payroll Vendor Oversight: Familiarity with overseeing payroll vendor management, ensuring compliance with standard processes and best practices where applicable. IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.