HR Generalist / Senior HR Generalist (One-year Contract)

We are looking for an experienced HR Generalist / Senior HR Generalist to join our APAC HR team on a 1‑year contract. This is a hands‑on, operations-focused role supporting a hybrid payroll model, where some markets are processed in‑house and others through outsourced payroll vendors.

You will be responsible for end‑to‑end payroll for selected markets, managing outsourced payroll partners, and supporting a wide range of people‑services activities across APAC. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a lean team, has excellent attention to detail, and is comfortable working across multiple time zones.

What You’ll Do

Payroll & Compliance

• Perform hands‑on, end‑to‑end payroll processing for the assigned markets/countries.
• Manage vendor‑run payroll operations for the assigned APAC countries, including coordinating with payroll providers and validating outputs.
• Review and reconcile payroll inputs/outputs to ensure accuracy and statutory compliance.
• Monitor regulatory updates across APAC labour markets.
• Conduct regular payroll checks, compliance reviews, and support audits.
• Support payroll cut-offs, data submissions, and time‑sensitive deliverables across time zones.

People Services

• Manage HR life‑cycle activities including onboarding, offboarding, contracts, benefits, and HRIS updates for the assigned markets.
• Maintain data accuracy across HR systems and support reporting and compliance needs.
• Respond to HR and payroll inquiries across APAC promptly and professionally.
• Partner closely with HR, Finance, and cross‑functional teams.

Lean Team Collaboration

• Work autonomously within a lean HR team, managing multiple workstreams end‑to‑end.
• Demonstrate adaptability, strong problem‑solving, and resourcefulness in a fast‑paced environment.

Regional HR Projects

• Support or lead project initiatives such as policies review, annual review cycles, audits, process improvements, and engagement activities.
• Identify opportunities to simplify workflows and improve employee experience.

What We’re Looking For

• 5–8+ years of Payroll / HR generalist or HR operations experience.
• Good to have:
• Hands‑on experience processing Australian payroll
• Knowledge of Australia's Fair Work Act, NES, and Award interpretation
• Experience managing both in‑house and outsourced payroll models for the assigned countries within APAC.
• Willingness to take on selected APAC markets and adapt to local requirements.
• Strong numerical accuracy, analytical ability, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working across multiple time zones.
• Proficiency with HRIS and payroll systems (e.g., SAP SuccessFactors; ADP Payline is an advantage).
• Strong communication skills, confidentiality, and stakeholder management.

Desired Traits

• Organised, detail‑oriented, and reliable
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Thrives in a dynamic, regional HR environment
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability

Interested?

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or connect with us to learn more.