Payroll Specialist

*About the Role:*

Grade Level (for internal use):

08

The Role: The Payroll Specialist is part of a global payroll team and is responsible for the APAC payroll working with various providers, for example, CloudPay and ADP. We operate in an outsourced environment.

The Impact: The role is responsible for providing support for the outsourced vendor concerning all payroll activities including payroll processing, tax requirements/filings, issue resolution, monthly, quarterly, and annual processes, systems requirements, verifications and controls, internal and external audits, and employee support.  The role encompasses supporting colleagues in all off the Purpose team (i.e., People Partners, Equity, Benefits, Total Rewards, Compensation and People Services), Finance and Accounting, Tax and Audit.

The Career Opportunity: This dynamic and challenging role provides an opportunity to learn the processing and calculation of new payrolls and the payroll requirements for our EMEA countries. There will also be an opportunity to gain experience in regional payroll implementations as part of the merger between SPGI and IHSM.

This is a hybrid role . This is to allow our staff to meet in person and to connect with their colleagues in the wider S&P Global community.

Responsibilities:

The payrolls are processed for the following APAC countries, Philippines, Korea, Hong Kong, Japan etc. EMEA payroll processing experience will be an advantage.

• Administer and support APAC payroll operations, ensuring that all data has been processed accurately by the payroll provider.
• Provide support to People Partners, People Service Centre, Compensation, and all other Purpose functions to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Ensure payroll processing is by payroll accounting requirements. Participate in GL account maintenance. Reconcile payroll accounts in collaboration with the Finance and business unit teams.
• Maintain reconciliations of each of the payrolls ensuring that the payroll data is verified and checked against previous monthly data.
• Provide support for all payroll tax reporting and filing requirements with the statutory authorities in the appropriate countries.
• Ensures data integrity in all payroll systems.
• Provide support for timely and accurate reporting of all equity income in compliance with regional-specific laws.
• Support both Internal and External Audit with any audits and queries.
• Ensure that all payrolls are compliant with audit procedures.
• Any other duties as necessary to the performance of the role.
• Candidate should have experience in payroll process improvement, implementing AI to improve the employee experience.

Requirements:

• 3+ Years of Payroll Experience.
• Knowledge of CloudPay and ADP a plus
• Workday exposure is a plus.
• Extensive direct payroll experience in a large corporate environment
• Experience operating in an outsourced payroll environment.
• Ability to work and deliver within tight timelines.
• Strong knowledge of compliance and tax practices and requirements is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of computer applications including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What's In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We're committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world's leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That's why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.

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Global Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:

At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering a connected and engaged workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and merit, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.  Only electronic job submissions will be considered for employment.

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