Regional Payroll Implementation Project Management Lead

Regional Payroll Implementation Project Management Lead Regional Payroll Implementation Project Management Lead Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of nutritious food products. We provide a wide range of nutritious taste and texture components that we customize for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application for processed poultry and seafood, snacks and ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world’s best-known food brands. Regional Payroll Implementation Project Management Lead (Contract - Immediate to March 2026) Purpose of the Role: As the Regional Payroll Implementation Project Management Lead, you will lead the Payroll Transition from the In-Country Legacy Payroll Provider to the New in-Country Payroll Provider for the Asia Pacific region. You will oversee a team of Payroll Specialists and ensure that accurate, timely, and compliant implementation of payroll tasks are completed. You will serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related matters in the region, working closely with HR, Finance, and external vendors such as CloudPay. This role requires deep knowledge of leading a payroll implementation project, strong leadership, ability to drive tasks and deliverables in a dynamic global environment. Knowledge of Asia Pacific payroll legislation is a plus. (Each country has unique payroll legislation, reporting obligations, and benefit structures. This role requires adaptability and attention to detail to meet country-specific requirements and deliverables which will be communicated.) This role can be based in either Shanghai, Bangkok, or Singapore. Responsibilities: Leadership & Oversight Lead and mentor a team of Payroll Specialists responsible for CloudPay implementation for the following locations: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, and Thailand. Provide guidance, coaching, and leadership to ensure high performance and continuous improvement. Act as the first point of escalation for payroll issues and CloudPay-related concerns. Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Ensure the Regional Country Payroll CloudPay deliverables are met in a timely fashion. Attend all the Regional and In-Country Partners Payroll meetings. Call out Risks and issues. Make Regional Payroll decisions. Coordinate activities, monitor timelines, risks, issues, and actions. Manage closure of actions and gaps in the implementation process. Act as the Griffith Foods - Payroll Lead for the Asia Pacific region, supporting training, troubleshooting, and user management. Lead the implementation of new payrolls or entities into the CloudPay suite. Assist with creating and maintaining payroll SOPs and ensure documentation is up to date. Compliance & Reporting Provide data and support for internal and external audits. Stay current with legislative changes and best practices in payroll compliance. Work closely with HRIS, Finance, and global payroll teams to ensure data integrity and process efficiency. Drive improvements in payroll processes, reporting, and system usage. Support the integration of payroll with financial reporting and GL reconciliation. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, IT, Finance, or related field. Minimum of 5 to 7 years of payroll experience. Payroll implementation and Project Management experience strongly preferred. Proven experience managing multi-country payroll operations in the Asia Pacific region (China, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore, Thailand). Hands-on experience with CloudPay or similar global payroll platforms. Strong knowledge of local payroll regulations and statutory requirements across Asia Pacific. Experience working with cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, and IT. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other payroll/HRIS systems (Workday). Ability to effectively lead through ambiguity and manage competing priorities in a complex, regional environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Skilled in managing payroll system implementations, timelines, and issue resolution across multiple countries. Proactive in identifying, communicating, and mitigating risks and issues. Proven ability to manage vendor relationships and ensure service level agreements are met. Strong understanding of payroll system configurations, data flows, and integrations with finance systems. Adept at troubleshooting payroll and system issues and supporting users with technical guidance. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret payroll data and ensure accuracy and compliance. Deep understanding of audit requirements and payroll compliance standards. Track record of identifying and driving process efficiencies and documentation improvements. Working at Griffith Foods We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose, and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect, and nourish people’s well-being. We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers’ success consequently. We work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions. We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. griffithfoods CreatingBetterTogether We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Project Management and Information Technology Industries Food and Beverage Manufacturing Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Griffith Foods by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Payroll Specialist” roles. 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Location: Singapore, Pedra Branca, SG

Posted Date: 7/8/2025