Payroll Specialist APAC (Mobility SpinCo)

S&P Global has recently announced the intent to separate our Mobility Segment into a standalone public company.

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Paying our people accurately compliantly and on time is a critical part of the employee experienceespecially in a fast-moving newly stood-up organization. As thePayroll Specialist APACyoullplay ahands-on individual contributor rolein building and operating payroll processes across multiple countries as part of aglobal HR Shared Services model.

This is abuilder rolefor someone who takes personal accountability is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and thrives in ambiguity. You will not inherit fully mature processesyou will helpstabilize improve and modernizethem. This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys solving problems improving how work gets done and using technology (including emerging AI capabilities) to make payroll moreaccurate efficient and scalable.

This position reports to theHead of Global Payrolland supports payroll forChinaAustraliaand JapanandHong Kong (EOR) with the opportunity to expand scope over time.

The Team

ThePayrollteam sits withinHR Shared Services focused on delivering consistent scalable and compliant payroll services globally. We partner closely with Finance Tax People Partners HR Technology and outsourced payroll providers across APAC North America and EMEA. As a Shared Services team we balance operational rigor with continuous improvement always looking for smarter more efficient ways to deliver payroll.

Whatsin It for You

Opportunity to helpbuild and evolve payroll operationswithin a new Shared Services model
Hands-on ownership of multi-country APAC payrolls in an outsourced and EOR environment
Exposure to payroll process optimization automation and technology-enabled delivery
Ability to operate as atrusted partnerto People Finance Tax and HR Technology teams
Room to expand scope and impact as the SpinCo grows
A pragmatic collaborative team that values accountability curiosity and continuous improvement

Responsibilities and Impact

Own end-to-end payroll oversight for assigned APAC countries ensuring accurate and timely processing by outsourced payroll providers
Act as thecountry payroll subject matter expert understanding local statutory tax and compliance requirements
Execute detailed payroll reconciliations validating current results against prior periods and source data
Manage payroll tax reporting filings and statutory payments in accordance with local regulations
Maintain and manage payroll calendars ensuring adherence across vendors and internal stakeholders
Ensure accurate reporting and taxation of equity income cash and non-cash fringe benefits
Review investigate and resolve employee pay-related inquiries with clear follow-through
Support internal and external audits through strong controls documentation and data accuracy
Identify payroll errors inefficiencies or risks and take ownership of driving them to resolution
Actively contribute tocontinuous improvement initiatives including process standardization documentation and control enhancement
Partner with HR Technology and Payroll vendors to supportprocess optimization automation and system enhancements
Explore and apply emerging capabilities includingAI-enabled payroll insights data validation and exception management where appropriate
Build repeatable scalable payroll processes that support future country or volume expansion
Perform additional duties as needed as the SpinCo and Shared Services model mature

WhatWereLooking For

Diploma or degree in Human Resources Business Accounting or a related field
5 years of payroll experience in a multinational or shared services environment
Provenindividual contributorwho operates independently and owns work end-to-end
Comfortable working inambiguityand building structure where it does not yet exist
Strong accountability mindsetissues are followed through not handed off
Hands-on detail-oriented and willing to do the work not just oversee it
Continuous improvement mindset with interest in improving processes and controls
Strong analytical reconciliation and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of payroll tax compliance and statutory requirements
Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis
Comfortable learning and leveraging payroll technology systems and data tools
Clear practical communicator able to work cross-functionally in a Shared Services model
Willing to challenge existing ways of working and propose better solutions

Preferred Qualifications

Experience withWorkdayCloudPay or similar global payroll platforms
Experience supporting APAC payrolls and Employer of Record (EOR) models
Exposure to payroll process automation reporting or AI-enabled tools
Strong judgment prioritization and execution skills
High integrity discretion and professionalism
Curious adaptable and energized by change

Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability marital status military veteran status unemployment status or any other status protected by law. Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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