Payroll Specialist

This role requires managing and processing end-to-end payroll, which includes global mobility, company shares, and other global benefits-related payroll actions. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing all payroll-related statutory and non-statutory compliances, such as social security, insurances, and tax, along with obligatory payments, filing, and records management.

Responsibilities

• Ownership and accountability for end-to-end payroll processes
• Thorough understanding of employment related legislation in relation to APAC countries (including employment law, basic contract law, superannuation and taxation).
• Deliver and consolidate payroll data for payroll processing. 
• Monthly payroll checking /validating before payment 
• Overtime /standby validation based on the local country practices. 
• Obtaining approvals from Payroll Manager. 
• Payroll SOX / deviation reporting. 
• Follow up on resolution for Payroll deviations reported, enforcing resolution with stakeholders.
• Accountability for on time processing of all payroll related payments (in most cases delivered by vendor, but payroll specialist is accountable). 
• Prepare, contribute and validate Payroll Data Quality/KPI report.
• Provide data for accruals and payment amounts to Finance.
• Leads audit activities in HR Site countries / non site: support the local country HR manager. 
• Time management related local reports (reports for holiday accruals) 
• Provide support in conducting researches on assigned HR projects. 
• Communication, networking and English language skills, customer focus and HR functional excellence.
• Primary operational interface with payroll vendor and On Site support (where applicable), resolve and/or escalates errors and issues if needed to both Payroll operation manager and Payroll vendor manager
• Support restructuring activities, in an accurate and timely fashion, to ensure no employee harm.
• Provide advice and policy recommendations to HR Manager in line with legislative changes and best practice

Qualifications

You have:

• 3+ years of work experience in Payroll / HR
• Subject matter expert in APJ country legislation including but not limited to employment and taxation 
• Subject matter expert in SOX and audit
• Australia and New Zealand knowledge and experience is highly preferred
• Can work under pressure
• Logic analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively with teams, to deliver projects and initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactiveness and service mindset
• Challenge the status-quo

It would be nice if you also had:

• Result focused mindset
   

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If you’re interested in this role but don’t meet every listed requirement, we still encourage you to apply. Unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences enrich our teams, and you may be just the right candidate for this or another opportunity.

The length of the recruitment process may vary depending on the specific role's requirements. We strive to ensure a smooth and inclusive experience for all candidates. Discover more about the recruitment process at Nokia. 

Some of our benefits:

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• A minimum of 90 days of Maternity and Paternity Leave, with the option to return to work within a year following the birth or adoption of a child (based on eligibility)
• Life insurance to all employees to provide peace of mind and financial security
• Well-being programs to support your mental and physical health
• Opportunities to join and receive support from Nokia Employee Resource Groups (NERGs)
• Employee Growth Solutions to support your personalized career & skills development
• Diverse pool of Coaches & Mentors to whom you have easy access
• A learning environment which promotes personal growth and professional development - for your role and beyond

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