Overseas Payroll Specialist

Job Description Mission Statement The Overseas payroll specialist position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of SEA/MEA payroll processing, Statutory, Income Tax, Social Security & Post Payroll Activities within the HR Operations shared services department. This role ensures accurate and timely payroll operations, compliance with all relevant laws and regulations for SEA & MEA Countries. Your Responsibilities - Oversee the timely and accurate processing of monthly payroll for all employees across the region. - Ensure that all payroll calculations (basic salary, overtime, bonuses, deductions, etc.) are in accordance with company policies and local regulations. - Process and review any adjustments, terminations, or new hires on the payroll system. - Ensure payrolls comply with local tax laws, social security regulations, and labor laws in each country. - Prepare and submit mandatory government filings related to payroll taxes, benefits, and social security. Stay updated on changes to payroll regulations in different regions to ensure compliance. - Manage employee inquiries related to payroll, benefits, and discrepancies in their pay. - Coordinate with other HR functions to administer employee benefits, such as health insurance, pension, and other company-specific benefits. - Maintain accurate records of payroll data in HRIS systems (e.g., RAMCO, ADP or others). - Ensure data integrity and confidentiality and prepare payroll reports for internal and external stakeholders. - Work closely with the finance department to ensure smooth payroll reconciliations. - Assist with audits and year-end reports, including balance sheet reconciliations for payroll accounts. - For SEA and MEA, coordinate payroll activities across multiple countries, ensuring all regional specific requirements (taxes, labor laws, etc.) are met. - Implement payroll improvements and contribute to system upgrades or transitions. - Manage ad-hoc reporting or payroll-related tasks as required. - Living Hitachi Energy's core values safety and integrity, which means taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business. Your Background - A degree in HR, finance, or a related field is typically required. - A minimum of 3 years of experience in payroll administration, preferably within a multi-country environment. - Proficiency in payroll software and tools (e.g., RAMCO, ADP, or others). Strong Excel skills are often necessary for reporting. - A good understanding of regional payroll tax laws and labor regulations in SEA and/or MEA countries. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills to handle employee queries and liaise with finance and HR departments. - High attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when dealing with complex payroll data. - Proficiency in both spoken & written English language is required. Hitachi Energy is a global technology leader in electrification, powering a sustainable energy future through innovative power grid technologies with digital at the core. Over three billion people depend on our technologies to power their daily lives. With over a century in pioneering mission-critical technologies like high-voltage, transformers, automation, and power electronics, we are addressing the most urgent energy challenge of our time balancing soaring electricity demand, while decarbonizing the power system. Headquartered in Switzerland, we employ over 50,000 people in 60 countries and generate revenues of around $16 billion USD. We welcome you to apply today.