Senior Payroll Specialist, APAC (12 Months Fixed Term Contract)

Storytelling is, and will always be, the heart of what we do at Skydance.

Our vision is to build a thriving entertainment ecosystem where stories and worlds are imagined, brought to life and experienced. We create for every age and audience, anchored by the strength of our content and experiences and the depth of our connection with fans. We are creator-first, audience-focused, tech-forward, globally scaled.

Here, you’ll work with talented teams that move fast, think boldly and collaborate with purpose to deliver results. We aim high, champion the best ideas and win together, earning the trust of our employees, creators, partners and audiences every day.

If you’re energized by the opportunity to help build the next-generation global media and entertainment company powered by creativity and technology, we’d be thrilled to welcome you aboard. LET’S GO!

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Your New Role...

The Senior Payroll Specialist, APAC is responsible for supporting the Senior Manager, APAC Payroll Services in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll operations across multiple countries within the Asia Pacific region. This role works closely with Employee Connection, People & Culture Partner, Finance, and external payroll vendors to ensure payroll processing complies with local statutory requirements and company policies.

The role also plays a key part in payroll transformation initiatives, including payroll system implementations, process improvements, and vendor management activities across the APAC region.

Your Role Accountabilities...

Payroll Operations

• Support end-to-end payroll processing for APAC countries, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Korea, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand
• Coordinate payroll inputs, validations, and approvals with Regional Employee Connection, People & Culture Partner, Finance teams, and external payroll providers.
• Review payroll calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with local legislative requirements, company policies, and internal controls.
• Ensure payroll is processed and funded according to established payroll calendars and service level agreements.
• Manage year-end payroll and tax reporting processes for assigned APAC countries, including preparation, reconciliation, filing of annual tax returns, issuance of employee tax statements, and coordination with payroll vendors and tax authorities to ensure compliance with local regulations.

Statutory Compliance

• Prepare, review, and submit statutory filings and payments as required by local regulations.
• Liaise with tax authorities, social security agencies, pension funds, and other government bodies on payroll-related matters.
• Monitor legislative changes across APAC countries and support implementation of required payroll process updates.

Payroll Accounting & Reporting

• Prepare payroll journals and supporting reconciliations for General Ledger posting.
• Partner with Finance teams to resolve payroll accounting discrepancies and reconciliation issues.
• Maintain payroll records and documentation in compliance with audit and regulatory requirements.

Vendor & Stakeholder Management

• Act as a primary point of contact for payroll vendors and internal stakeholders on payroll-related inquiries.
• Escalate payroll issues and drive timely resolution to minimize employee impact.
• Build effective working relationships with HR, Finance, Benefits, Mobility, and external partners.

Audit & Compliance Support

• Support internal and external payroll audits.
• Prepare audit documentation and respond to audit requests in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, SOX/internal controls, and local payroll regulations.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably supporting multiple APAC countries.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, taxation, social security, and statutory requirements across APAC markets.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
• Solid understanding of payroll accounting, general ledger postings, and reconciliations.

About Skydance

Skydance is a next-generation global media and entertainment company, comprised of three business segments: Studios, Direct-to-Consumer, and TV Media. Skydance's portfolio unites legendary brands, including Paramount, Warner Bros., HBO and HBO Max, Paramount+, Pluto TV, CBS, CNN, CBS Sports, TNT Sports, Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network, MTV, Food Network, BET, HGTV, and Comedy Central.

Some Important Details

We embrace the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit. In line with the laws of the country or region in which the role is based, this includes consideration without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or protected veteran status, union status or any other category protected by applicable law.

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