The Trade Desk

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PayrollSpecialist

Shanghai, China
The Brief

“Payroll Specialist at The Trade Desk. Skills: Payroll processing, APAC payroll, Workday HCM. Act as first point of contact for employee payroll queries. Research, analyze, and resolve payroll inquiries”

What You'll Achieve.

Timely and accurate resolution of employee payroll queries; Accurate payroll delivery

Industry & Context.

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Problems you'll solve

Research, analyze, and resolve payroll-related inquiries; Initial technical assessment; Data validation; Good numerical skills; Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3–5 years of payroll experience, Basic understanding of payroll principles, Basic understanding of tax concepts, Basic understanding of local regulations, Ability to manage multiple priorities, Ability to work under tight deadlines, Customer service mindset, Ability to respond to employee payroll queries, Good communication skills, Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Proficiency in Excel, Ability to work independently, Ability to work as part of a team, High level of integrity, High level of confidentiality

Nice to Have

APAC payroll experience, Experience with Workday HCM, Experience with CloudPay

What You'll Do.

Act as first point of contact for employee payroll queries

and resolve payroll inquiries

Support end-to-end payroll processing

and reconcile payroll inputs

Ensure accurate processing of payroll components

Execute high-volume data entry

Maintain data integrity across systems

Prepare and run payroll reports

Ensure compliance with SOPs

Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements

Ensure compliance with SOX control standards

Monitor statutory and regulatory payroll changes

Collaborate with regional payroll specialists

Participate in cross-training

Support documentation of payroll processes

Contribute to process improvements

Contribute to automation initiatives

Work effectively in fast-paced environment

Manage multiple priorities

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Sr. Payroll Specialist; Partner with People teams; Partner with Benefits teams; Partner with Talent Acquisition teams; Partner with Compensation teams; Collaborate with regional payroll specialists; Participate in cross-training; Work as part of a team

Communication Scope

Good communication skills; Written communication skills; Verbal communication skills

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