Johnson Controls
Produces HVAC, fire, security and building automation systems to optimize and protect buildings globally.
Sr. Specialist - Payroll Operations, Pacific and SEA
Oversee Singapore payroll operations, ensure compliance, manage vendors, and support regional payroll.
Job Highlights
About the Role
As a Senior Payroll Specialist at Johnson Controls, you will lead Singapore payroll operations and potentially expand to other SEA markets. The role serves as a bridge between internal teams and external vendors, ensuring accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll delivery. • Process monthly Singapore payroll end‑to‑end, including CPF, IRAS, and MOM compliance. • Partner with external payroll vendors to ensure accurate, timely execution across jurisdictions. • Validate payroll data, reconcile reports, and manage retroactive adjustments and statutory filings. • Serve as primary liaison for vendor performance, reviewing deliverables and escalating issues. • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business stakeholders to resolve complex payroll queries. • Advise managers and employees on payroll policies, statutory compliance, and expatriate compensation. • Coordinate with global mobility, tax advisors, and vendors for international assignee payroll. • Support internal and external payroll audits and respond to statutory authority inquiries. • Reconcile payroll with Finance to guarantee timely salary disbursement and manage funding. • Manage government subsidy claims and identify process‑streamlining opportunities. • Optimize Workday payroll system and develop advanced Excel tools for efficiency. • Contribute to regional payroll harmonization projects and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸payroll processing
- ▸vendor management
- ▸data reconciliation
- ▸workday optimization
- ▸excel automation
- ▸compliance advisory
What You Bring
The ideal candidate brings over five years of payroll experience, deep knowledge of Singapore statutory requirements, and proven ability to manage outsourced payroll providers. Strong analytical skills, advanced Workday and Excel proficiency, and a collaborative mindset are essential. • Minimum 5 years payroll experience with strong Singapore regulatory knowledge. • Experience managing outsourced payroll providers and holding them accountable. • High attention to detail and accuracy in validation, reconciliation, and reporting. • Proficiency in Workday and advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP. • Ability to learn quickly, adapt to regulatory changes, and work under pressure. • Strong collaboration skills with HR, Finance, line managers, and business teams. • Problem‑solving mindset with a track record of proposing practical improvements.
Requirements
- ▸5+ years
- ▸singapore
- ▸outsourced payroll
- ▸workday
- ▸excel
- ▸collaboration
Benefits
You will work in a fast‑paced environment that values technical expertise, stakeholder management, and continuous improvement, while offering clear pathways for regional career growth. Johnson Controls provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, cross‑training opportunities, and a culture focused on safety, teamwork, and innovation in building intelligence. • Competitive salary within a multinational corporation. • Comprehensive benefits package. • Opportunities for on‑the‑job and cross‑training development. • Collaborative team environment with a focus on safety (Zero Harm policy).
Work Environment
Office Full-Time