The Trade Desk - APAC Payroll Specialist

• Act as the first point of contact for employee payroll queries via the ticketing system, ensuring timely and accurate resolution with a strong employee service focus. • Research, analyze, and resolve payroll-related inquiries through initial technical assessment and data validation. • Support end-to-end payroll processing across 10 APAC countries, partnering with People, Benefits, Talent Acquisition, and Compensation teams to ensure accurate payroll delivery. • Collect, compile, validate, and reconcile payroll inputs, including timesheets, master data, attendance records, and other employee lifecycle data. • Ensure accurate processing of payroll components, including base salary, statutory benefits, overtime, allowances, and tax deductions. • Execute high-volume data entry and maintain data integrity across systems such as Workday HCM and CloudPay. • Prepare and run standard and ad hoc payroll reports to support audits and stakeholder requirements. • Ensure compliance with SOPs, local regulatory requirements, and SOX control standards. • Monitor and stay current on statutory and regulatory payroll changes across APAC. • Collaborate with regional payroll specialists and participate in cross-training to ensure operational continuity. • Support documentation of payroll processes and contribute to process improvements and automation initiatives. • Work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. • 3–5 years of payroll experience, preferably in APAC payroll environments. • Basic understanding of payroll principles, tax concepts, and local regulations. • Experience with Workday HCM and/or CloudPay is preferred. • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle payroll data accurately. • Good numerical and analytical skills to support payroll calculations and reconciliations. • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines. • Customer service mindset with ability to respond to employee payroll queries. • Good communication skills, both written and verbal. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • High level of integrity and confidentiality.