Job Overview

The Payroll Analyst II (Payroll & Time Attendance) is responsible for managing end-to-end Payroll and Time & Attendance (T&A) operations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence. This role oversees payroll processing, attendance administration, shift and overtime management, labor cost reporting, compliance activities, audits, and continuous process improvement initiatives. The incumbent serves as a key advisor to HR, business leaders, and employees on payroll-related matters, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies while driving operational efficiency through system optimization and process harmonization.

Job Requirements

• Payroll Operations

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and on-time payment.

• Administer payroll programs including tax, social security, benefits, and statutory payments.

• Validate payroll data, prepare payroll reports, and support month-end payroll closing.

• Time & Attendance Management

• Oversee attendance records, leave administration, overtime, and shift scheduling.

• Maintain workforce schedules and ensure accurate attendance data for payroll processing.

• Coordinate with managers on attendance, scheduling, and workforce planning requirements.

• Attendance Exception Management

• Investigate and resolve attendance discrepancies, missing records, and overtime issues.

• Follow up with employees and supervisors to ensure timely corrections and approvals.

• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for attendance adjustments.

• Reporting & Data Controls

• Perform payroll and attendance reconciliations to ensure data integrity.

• Generate regular and ad hoc reports for HR, Finance, Operations, and management.

• Develop workforce metrics and support data-driven decision making.

• Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, company policies, and payroll controls.

• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate records and documentation.

• Monitor regulatory changes and recommend necessary process updates.

• Employee & Business Support

• Act as the primary contact for payroll, attendance, leave, and overtime inquiries.

• Provide guidance to employees, managers, HRBPs, and business leaders.

• Deliver professional and customer-focused support while maintaining confidentiality.

• Process Improvement & Systems

• Identify opportunities to improve payroll and attendance processes, controls, and efficiency.

• Support system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and automation initiatives.

• Drive standardization and best practices across payroll and workforce administration.

• HR Operations Support

• Support broader HR operations and projects as assigned.

• Partner with HR and business leaders to enhance payroll, attendance, and workforce practices.

• Contribute to regional or global HR initiatives when required.

What your background should look like

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Payroll, Time & Attendance, or HR Operations.

• 5+ years of hands-on payroll management experience.

• Experience in multinational and/or manufacturing environments.

• Experience supporting large workforce populations.

• Proven track record in payroll compliance, audits, and process improvement.

• Experience with payroll or HR system implementation projects is preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong knowledge of labor law, payroll, taxation, and social security regulations.

• Good understanding of Time & Attendance, shift scheduling, overtime, and leave administration.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data management skills.

• High attention to detail and data accuracy.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Experience with HRIS, Payroll, and T&A systems (e.g., SAP, Workday, SuccessFactors, Kronos, or similar).

• Effective communication skills in both Thai and English.

• Strong stakeholder management, collaboration, and customer service orientation.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.