Payroll Specialist
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our global team. This position will support our payroll processing and compliance for Hong Kong and Australia, and provide back-up support for Singapore, India, and the UAE.
You will be responsible for the timely preparation and accurate processing of the payrolls, the preparation of compliance-related items, coordination with vendors and providing friendly customer service to colleagues in responding to their payroll queries.
You will also work closely with our HR, Recruiting and other internal teams to ensure all tax reporting, benefits-records administration and payroll issues are handled accurately and responsibly. This will include collaborating with our Workday team on system updates and enhancements.
Additional responsibilities of this role will include:
- Ensuring the timely preparation and accurate processing of Hong Kong and Australia payrolls and pension contributions
- Preparing updates to payroll records; monitoring changes in compensation; and completing month-end, quarterly and annual processes
- Liaising with the HR team on employee matters relating to payroll and MPF
- Providing friendly customer service to Jane Street employees and promptly responding to their payroll questions
- Preparing monthly payroll reports and reconciliations
- Reviewing year-end, commencement and departure forms (e.g., IR56B, 56E, 56F, 56G, FBT tax returns)
- Supporting global mobility initiatives
- Providing support during audits
- Maintaining payroll and internal control procedures
- Staying abreast of best practices and current payroll laws and regulations
- Recommending ways to improve and automate payroll processes
At Jane Street, we always look for the best solutions to complex problems, and that extends to our payroll function. Every member of our team plays a key part in building our collaborative and welcoming work culture. We’ll look to you to not just complete tasks, but help evolve our processes and payroll systems to be increasingly effective and efficient. The right candidate will be a self-starter who cares deeply about details and deadlines, and is energised by our fast-paced work environment and opportunities for growth.
About You
- Have 10+ years of Hong Kong and international payroll experience, preferably from a financial services background
- Intellectually curious and willing to learn payroll compliance in other jurisdictions
- Have a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or a related field
- Experienced with managing external vendors
- Strong communicator with great people skills
- Organised with exceptional attention to detail
- Professional, trustworthy and able to handle sensitive information with excellent judgment and discretion
- Proactive and able to work independently with exceptional analytical skills
- Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment
- Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Experience working with Workday HR and Payroll, with expat payroll a plus
- Fluent in English
If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com.