International Payroll Partner (6 months contract, Kuala Lumpur/Bangkok-Based)

Job title: International Payroll Partner (6 months contract, Kuala Lumpur/Bangkok-Based)

Company: Agoda


Job description: About AgodaAgoda is an online travel booking platform for accommodations, flights, and more. We build and deploy cutting-edge technology that connects travelers with a global network of 4.7M hotels and holiday properties worldwide, plus flights, activities, and more. Based in Asia and part of Booking Holdings, our 7,100+ employees representing 95+ nationalities in 27 markets foster a work environment rich in diversity, creativity, and collaboration. We innovate through a culture of experimentation and ownership, enhancing the ability for our customers to experience the world.Our Purpose – Bridging the World Through TravelWe believe travel allows people to enjoy, learn and experience more of the amazing world we live in. It brings individuals and cultures closer together, fostering empathy, understanding and happiness.
We are a skillful, driven and diverse team from across the globe, united by a passion to make an impact. Harnessing our innovative technologies and strong partnerships, we aim to make travel easy and rewarding for everyone.Get to Know our Team:The People Team is a purveyor of opportunity, searching the globe for the most talented individuals and offering them an open, collaborative workplace. By prioritizing skill and potential, we have cultivated a powerful assembly of professionals through our drive for equal opportunity and diversity. We make the move to Agoda a breeze with assisted onboarding programs, and we continue to support and enrich our thousands of Agoda employees through individual growth with outstanding learning programs and various means of assistance. Our development of incredible benefits has ensured everyone can stay strong, healthy, and happy during their time at Agoda. Leading ambitious changes and making a positive impact in the lives of our employees, the People Team is a crucial and rewarding part of the Agoda family.The Opportunity:As a key member of our high-performing Global Payroll team based in Bangkok, you will play a vital role in shaping a world-class global payroll process that supports our employees across the globe. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Partner will oversee the timely and accurate processing of assigned international payroll transactions, ensuring strict compliance with local laws and regulations.In this Role, you’ll get to:

• Responsible for monthly payroll activities such as collating and validating inputs, outputs, and statutory payments for assigned countries.
• Coordinate with external payroll vendors to ensure timely and accurate payments and filing of taxes, social security funds, provident funds, and other third-party payments to government authorities.
• Manage payroll vendors by strictly adhering to the contract and SLA and ensuring compliance with local regulatory requirements.
• Manage inquiries relating to payroll matters from internal and external stakeholders, and provide advice as required.
• Participate and support ad-hoc projects relating to new process implementations or enhancements and perform user testing on systems.
• Collaborate with internal People teams and external partners to set up processes, procedures, and policies for new payroll systems or countries.
• Support external and internal audits.

What you’ll Need to Succeed:

• Holds a Bachelor’s degree in any field.
• At least 3 years of People Operations or end-to-end Payroll experience in an international fast-paced organization.
• Experienced in managing APAC payroll.
• Proven experience in payroll migration and integration projects, with a strong ability to manage complex transitions and ensure operational continuity.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Fluency in English is a must.
• Strong analytical, articulation, and problem-solving skills, with great attention to detail.
• Proficient in all MS products: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience in Workday is preferred but not a must.
• A team player who can operate effectively in a fast-paced and multicultural environment.
• Resilience to work under tight deadlines and pressure.
• High level of discretion, confidentiality, and ethics.

#Bangkok#Kualalumpur#contract#HREqual Opportunity EmployerAt Agoda, we pride ourselves on being a company represented by people of all different backgrounds and orientations. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation. Employment at Agoda is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity regardless of sex, age, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other legally protected characteristics.We will keep your application on file so that we can consider you for future vacancies and you can always ask to have your details removed from the file. For more details please read our .To all recruitment agencies: Agoda does not accept third party resumes. Please do not send resumes to our jobs alias, Agoda employees or any other organization location. Agoda is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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Location: Bangkok – Kuala Lumpur

Job date: Wed, 19 Mar 2025 23:21:24 GMT

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