Assistant Payroll Manager

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Job Description

Job Descriptions:

Payroll Operations & Delivery

Lead day-to-day payroll operations in Thailand, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness
Review payroll outputs, reconciliations, and reports prior to submission and payment
Ensure payroll processes meet established service levels (SLAs) and quality standards
Maintain proper documentation of payroll processes, controls, and workflows

Statutory Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure full compliance with Thailand labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements
Oversee monthly and annual filings, including Social Security Fund (SSF), withholding tax (PND1), and year-end reporting
Act as the primary contact for internal and external audits related to payroll
Proactively identify compliance risks and implement corrective actions
Liaise with external vendors, tax agents, and authorities where required

Governance & Regional Alignment

Partner with the Regional Payroll Manager on payroll governance, approvals, and escalations
Ensure alignment with regional payroll policies, controls, and standard practices
Support reporting, controls validation, and audit requirements at regional level

Team Supervision & Development

Supervise and support the development of the local payroll team
Provide coaching, training, and guidance to build payroll capability and continuity
Ensure clear task allocation, accountability, and performance standards

Process Improvement & Projects

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
Support payroll system enhancements, automation, and transformation initiatives
Participate in regional payroll projects and standardization efforts
Support business expansion activities such as new client onboarding or operational setup (if applicable)

Transition & Knowledge Management

Lead knowledge transfer from the outgoing Payroll Manager and ensure proper documentation of all payroll processes
Maintain continuity of operations during transition period

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in HR, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
Payroll experience, with strong hands-on expertise and strong knowledge of Thailand payroll operations and compliance.
Proven experience managing end-to-end Thailand payroll and statutory compliance (SSF, withholding tax, labor law).
Experience supervising or mentoring junior staff.
Experience in shared services or multinational environment preferred.
Exposure to payroll vendors or outsourced payroll models is an advantage.
Proficiency in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
Fluent in Thai and English (both written and spoken).
Knowledge of automation tools/macros is a plus.