Job Summary

We are seeking a Sr. Payroll Specialist with strong hands-on Dayforce expertise to manage accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across the US, Canada, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore. This role is an Individual Contributor who will own end-to-end payroll processing, from inputs and calculations through validation, reconciliation, reporting, and finalization, while partnering with HR and Finance teams across APAC, US and Canada.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented payroll expert and problem solver who can independently manage multiple payroll cycles, navigate country-specific requirements, and leverage Dayforce to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end multi-country payroll across US, Canada and APAC including payroll inputs, calculations, variable pay, deductions, benefits, leave, terminations, and final pay.
Process and validate payroll, prepare payroll reports, support month-end, year-end, audit requirements, financial reconciliations, and finalization, and ensure all payroll deadlines are met.
Serve as the Dayforce Payroll SME, managing payroll data, pay groups, earnings, deductions, taxes, benefits, reporting, and system validations.
Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and system issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
Support Dayforce testing, system changes, upgrades, releases, integrations, and process improvements.
Ensure compliance with applicable tax, statutory, and labor requirements across the US, Canada, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Monitor regulatory changes and coordinate with HR, tax advisors, and employees as needed.
Provide timely, professional, and confidential payroll support to employees and stakeholders.
Maintain accurate payroll documentation, controls, and records to support compliance, audit readiness, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, Business Administration, or related field.
5+ years of hands-on payroll experience in multi-country payroll, ideally across the US, Canada, Philippines, Malaysia, and/or Singapore.
Hands-on Dayforce Payroll expertise is mandatory, including payroll processing, calculations, previews, audits, reporting and reconciliation.
Strong understanding of payroll taxes, statutory deductions, benefits, payroll accounting, and compliance.
Advanced Excel and payroll data analysis skills.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
Ability to handle confidential employee and compensation information with discretion and integrity.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please email [HIDDEN TEXT] with the following:

A link to your LinkedIn profile and a CV/Resume.
A one-page personal cover letter (optional)

Senior Payroll Specialist