• Serve as the functional lead for CloudPay Payroll and Workday HCM, driving accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency. • Oversee integrations and data flow between Workday HCM/Cloud Payroll, but not limited to assist in processing US with Workday payroll, escalating and resolving issues as needed. • Ensure accurate and timely processing of end-to-end payroll for countries across APAC and EMEA. • Understand/research proper taxation of employer-paid benefits and country-specific payroll tax laws • To ensure timely receipt and delivery of payroll data in accordance with payroll schedules • Assist employees with questions and respond timely and with a customer friendly approach and a sense of urgency. • Create and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and ensure that policies and procedures are being adhered to (i. e. salary increases, bonus payouts and other compensation transactions) and keep written procedures updated. • Prepare payroll-related journal entries and general ledger files, partnering with the Accounting team for accurate financial reporting and reconciliations. • Act as a subject matter expert and primary escalation point for complex payroll inquiries, audits, and compliance matters. • Engagement with local in-country payroll providers to meet delivery timelines while minimizing escalations • Participate in the development of processes and procedures for the team in accordance with customer and business requirements • Ensure reconciliation and validation of data according to predefined payroll processing procedures and standards • Assist with various projects