Payroll and Administration Manager, APAC
Wiley
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New Delhi • 🇮🇳 India
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Lead timely, accurate payroll processing across APAC, including wage calculations, statutory deductions, taxes, and reconciliations
- Serve as the primary liaison with country partner networks to resolve queries, align on calendars/cut-off, and uphold service standards across all APAC payrolls
- Own Workday HR administration for payroll-linked actions (new hire, re-hire, leaver, compensation changes, time & absence, delegations, change requests)
- Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies; implement preventive controls and process improvements to enhance accuracy, speed, and colleague experience
- Prepare, maintain, and protect payroll records; ensure compliance with applicable local regulations across APAC and company policies/standards
- Lead, train, and guide payroll team members; foster collaboration and continuous improvement culture
- Partner with stakeholders (PSC/People Technology/Finance) to streamline workflows, optimize Workday configurations, and support document generation and approvals
- Manage specialist processes as needed (e.g., retiree payroll administration) and support audits/readiness activities
Requirements
- 6+ years of payroll experience (APAC multi-country exposure preferred)
- ~6+ years working in Workday HR systems across key functions (new hire, leaver, time, absence, compensation, payroll)
- Demonstrated experience partnering with external payroll vendors/country partners
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management
- Advanced problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills
- Track record of process optimization and operational excellence
- Hands-on expertise with ADP products (nice to have)
- Solid understanding of APAC statutory payroll requirements
- Effective communication skills with the ability to lead, coach, and influence in a matrixed, global environment
Benefits
- Meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development
- Robust body of employee programming facilitating a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
payroll processingwage calculationsstatutory deductionstaxesreconciliationsWorkday HR administrationpayroll discrepancies resolutionprocess improvementsADP productsAPAC statutory payroll requirements
Soft skills
relationship-buildingstakeholder managementproblem-solvinganalytical skillsorganizational skillsprocess optimizationoperational excellenceeffective communicationleadershipcoaching