Senior Human Resources Associate - Payroll

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage an d passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
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The Payroll Sr. Associate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll operations across China, Japan, and Singapore, while ensuring full compliance with local statutory and tax regulations.
What you'll do

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for China, Japan, and Singapore, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Ensure adherence to local statutory requirements including income tax, social security, CPF, MPF, and other country-specific obligations.
• Collaborate with internal teams (HR, Finance, Legal) and external vendors to ensure seamless payroll execution.
• Monitor and implement changes in local payroll legislation and ensure timely updates to payroll processes.
• Conduct regular audits and compliance checks to ensure payroll data integrity and audit readiness.
• Provide guidance to employees and internal stakeholders on payroll-related queries and statutory deductions.
• Support payroll-related aspects of business changes such as mergers, acquisitions, or organizational restructuring.
• Lead or support regional payroll compliance projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to payroll operations and statutory compliance.
• Coordinate with external auditors and government agencies during audits and inspections.
• Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for all payroll activities across the three countries.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's Degree with 3+ years of experience in payroll operations across China, Japan, and/or Singapore.
• In-depth knowledge of statutory payroll regulations in at least two of the three countries.
• Experience working with regional payroll vendors and tools.
• Strong understanding of tax treaties, expatriate payroll, and cross-border employment compliance.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and payroll reporting tools.
• Experience with global payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Deel, RSM) is a plus.
• Payroll certifications preferred.
• Language proficiency in Japanese or Chinese (Mandarin) is required.
• Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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