Essential Duties

• Process end-to-end payroll for our organization using Workday and various payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Verify and reconcile payroll inputs, including hours worked, bonuses, commissions, and other earnings or deductions.
• Address payroll-related inquiries and provide guidance to employees regarding payroll matters.
• Collaborate with the HR team to ensure accurate employee data management in Workday.
• Prepare payroll audits and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• First level approver for month over month gross to net comparison
• Process Off-Cycle exception payments as necessary
• Ensure accuracy of net pay funding requirements  
• Work with payroll vendor to process wage assignments & garnishments
• Perform various pre and post payroll processing audits to ensure accurate payments to employees, tax filings
• First level approver for GL postings and reconciliations.  
• Resolve over/under payments and escalate compliance issues as necessary to the Regional Payroll Manager.
• Maintain highest level confidentially when handling and/or reviewing private information such as; social security numbers, banking account information, earnings statements, etc.
• Stay informed about changes and updates to payroll laws and regulations and assist in implementing necessary changes to payroll processes as required.
• Participate in various HR/payroll projects as the lead payroll processor.
• Make recommendations on operational task items, system enhancements and optimized employee experience.    
• Mentor and coach other payroll team members to aid in their professional development.   

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Human Resources, or Business Administration, preferred.  
• Minimum of 2 years of experience processing payroll in Japan and APAC countries using the Workday and various payroll providers
• Intermediate Excel skills including V-look-ups and pivot tables
• Proficient in using payroll/HR software and related tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and calculations.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills to troubleshoot payroll-related issues.
• Exceptional professionalism and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex payroll information to employees.