Payroll & Benefits Manager, APAC

Overview Connecting clients to markets and talent to opportunity. With 5400 employees and over 80000 institutional commercial and payments clients we operate from more than 80 offices spread across six continents. As a Fortune 100 Nasdaq-listed provider we connect clients to the global markets focusing on innovation human connection and providing world-class products and services to all types of investors. Whether you want to forge a career connecting our retail clients to potential trading opportunities or ingrain yourself in the world of institutional investing StoneX Group is made up of four business segments that offer endless potential for progression and growth. Business Segment Overview Corporate: Engage in a deep variety of business-critical activities that keep our company running efficiently. From strategic marketing and financial management to human resources and operational oversight youll have the opportunity to optimize processes and implement game-changing policies. Position Purpose: The APAC Payroll & Benefits Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of payroll and benefits administration across the APAC region including India Singapore Hong Kong Australia China and Japan. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on operational responsibility ensuring accurate compliant and timely payroll processing and employee benefit administration across diverse regulatory environments. The role manages a team of payroll and benefits professionals while maintaining direct involvement in critical payroll activities vendor management audits issue resolution process improvement initiatives and regional compliance efforts. The successful candidate partners closely with HR Finance Tax and external service providers to deliver a high-quality employee experience and support the organizations continued growth throughout APAC. Responsibilities Primary duties will include: Payroll Operations Lead end-to-end payroll processing across India Singapore Hong Kong Australia China and Japan utilizing a combination of internal resources and third-party payroll providers Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing statutory filings tax reporting and year-end payroll activities in each country Review and approve payroll calculations variance reports off-cycle payments incentive payments equity-related payroll transactions and termination payments Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll tax and compliance matters Monitor payroll controls and perform periodic audits to ensure data integrity and compliance Partner with Finance to support payroll accounting reconciliations accruals and reporting requirements Maintain payroll calendars and governance processes to ensure service-level commitments are met Support internal and external audits and respond to payroll-related compliance inquiries Benefits Administration Oversee administration of employee benefits programs across the APAC region including medical life insurance retirement wellness and other local benefit offerings Manage enrollments terminations employee status changes and annual renewal processes Partner with brokers carriers and vendors to ensure effective service delivery and cost management Support benefits benchmarking market reviews renewal negotiations and implementation of new programs Resolve complex employee benefit inquiries and escalations Ensure benefit programs remain compliant with local employment and regulatory requirements Leadership & Team Management Lead coach and develop a team of payroll and benefits professionals across the APAC region Establish performance expectations workload priorities and development plans for team members Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement customer service and operational excellence Provide hands-on support during payroll cycles peak periods system implementations and critical business initiatives Build cross-training plans to minimize key-person dependency and strengthen organizational resiliency Compliance & Risk Management Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting payroll taxation social insurance pensions and employee benefits Ensure compliance with local labor laws and statutory obligations across all supported countries Develop and maintain payroll and benefits policies procedures and documentation Partner with Legal Finance Compliance and external advisors on regulatory changes and risk mitigation strategies Drive compliance reviews and process audits to identify and address control gaps Systems & Process Improvement Identify and implement opportunities to improve payroll accuracy efficiency automation and employee experience Partner with HRIS and HR Operations teams to maintain payroll integrations and employee data accuracy Lead testing and implementation activities for system upgrades process changes and new country requirements Develop standardized reporting and metrics to monitor payroll performance service delivery and compliance Stakeholder Management Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders Finance teams Business Partners and employees throughout APAC Collaborate with global payroll HR operations compensation mobility tax and benefits teams to ensure consistent practices Manage relationships with payroll providers brokers consultants and other third-party partners Qualifications To land this role you will need: 8 years of progressive payroll and benefits experience with significant responsibility across multiple APAC countries 3 years of people management experience Demonstrated experience supporting payroll operations in India and additional APAC jurisdictions such as Singapore Hong Kong Australia China and Japan Strong understanding of payroll taxation statutory requirements social insurance programs and employment regulations throughout APAC Experience managing third-party payroll providers and benefits vendors Advanced Excel and payroll reporting capabilities Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal English communication skills What makes you stand out: Experience within a multinational or global organization Experience supporting equity compensation or global mobility payroll processes Exposure to Oracle HCM Workday SuccessFactors or other enterprise HRIS platforms Professional payroll certifications or related qualifications Education / Certification Requirements: Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance Accounting or related discipline Working environment: 4 days work from office
Primary duties will include: Payroll Operations Lead end-to-end payroll processing across India Singapore Hong Kong Australia China and Japan utilizing a combination of internal resources and third-party payroll providers Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing statutory filings tax reporting and year-end payroll activities in each country Review and approve payroll calculations variance reports off-cycle payments incentive payments equity-related payroll transactions and termination payments Serve as the escalation point for complex payroll tax and compliance matters Monitor payroll controls and perform periodic audits to ensure data integrity and compliance Partner with Finance to support payroll accounting reconciliations accruals and reporting requirements Maintain payroll calendars and governance processes to ensure service-level commitments are met Support internal and external audits and respond to payroll-related compliance inquiries Benefits Administration Oversee administration of employee benefits programs across the APAC region including medical life insurance retirement wellness and other local benefit offerings Manage enrollments terminations employee status changes and annual renewal processes Partner with brokers carriers and vendors to ensure effective service delivery and cost management Support benefits benchmarking market reviews renewal negotiations and implementation of new programs Resolve complex employee benefit inquiries and escalations Ensure benefit programs remain compliant with local employment and regulatory requirements Leadership & Team Management Lead coach and develop a team of payroll and benefits professionals across the APAC region Establish performance expectations workload priorities and development plans for team members Foster a culture of accountability continuous improvement customer service and operational excellence Provide hands-on support during payroll cycles peak periods system implementations and critical business initiatives Build cross-training plans to minimize key-person dependency and strengthen organizational resiliency Compliance & Risk Management Monitor legislative and regulatory developments impacting payroll taxation social insurance pensions and employee benefits Ensure compliance with local labor laws and statutory obligations across all supported countries Develop and maintain payroll and benefits policies procedures and documentation Partner with Legal Finance Compliance and external advisors on regulatory changes and risk mitigation strategies Drive compliance reviews and process audits to identify and address control gaps Systems & Process Improvement Identify and implement opportunities to improve payroll accuracy efficiency automation and employee experience Partner with HRIS and HR Operations teams to maintain payroll integrations and employee data accuracy Lead testing and implementation activities for system upgrades process changes and new country requirements Develop standardized reporting and metrics to monitor payroll performance service delivery and compliance Stakeholder Management Serve as a trusted advisor to HR leaders Finance teams Business Partners and employees throughout APAC Collaborate with global payroll HR operations compensation mobility tax and benefits teams to ensure consistent practices Manage relationships with payroll providers brokers consultants and other third-party partners
To land this role you will need: 8 years of progressive payroll and benefits experience with significant responsibility across multiple APAC countries 3 years of people management experience Demonstrated experience supporting payroll operations in India and additional APAC jurisdictions such as Singapore Hong Kong Australia China and Japan Strong understanding of payroll taxation statutory requirements social insurance programs and employment regulations throughout APAC Experience managing third-party payroll providers and benefits vendors Advanced Excel and payroll reporting capabilities Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal English communication skills What makes you stand out: Experience within a multinational or global organization Experience supporting equity compensation or global mobility payroll processes Exposure to Oracle HCM Workday SuccessFactors or other enterprise HRIS platforms Professional payroll certifications or related qualifications Education / Certification Requirements: Bachelors degree in Human Resources Business Administration Finance Accounting or related discipline Working environment: 4 days work from office