Payroll Executive (1-Year Contract)

About This Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Executive to join our HR team. This role will be responsible for payroll administration and compensation & benefits support across our Rest of Asia (RoA) markets, including Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while supporting regional C&B initiatives and HR projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support monthly payroll processing, ensuring payroll inputs are accurate, complete and submitted within established timelines.
• Manage payroll-related administration, including leave records, attendance data, pension/social security contributions, tax reporting and employee benefits administration.
• Liaise with external payroll vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth payroll operations and compliance with local regulations.
• Support compensation and benefits administration, including employee enrollments, terminations and annual benefits renewal activities.
• Prepare payroll reconciliations, headcount reports, manpower reports and other C&B-related analyses.
• Support annual salary review, bonus administration, budgeting and forecasting exercises.
• Assist in market benchmarking, compensation analysis and regional rewards initiatives.
• Participate in HRIS enhancement, process improvement and payroll-related projects.
• Support HR audits and ensure proper maintenance of payroll and C&B records.
• Perform other ad hoc assignments and regional HR projects as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree holder in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Accounting or related disciplines.
• Around 3-5 years of payroll and/or compensation & benefits experience, preferably gained in the retail industry.
• Exposure to multi-country payroll within Asia will be an advantage.
• Knowledge of employment-related legislation, payroll practices and statutory requirements.
• Good team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and HRIS systems.

Equal Opportunity Statement

SMCP is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.