Regional Payroll Manager, Asia

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting is a global advisory firm known for helping organisations navigate crisis, transformation, disputes, risk and performance challenges. Its clients include multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms, and its teams work on high-impact matters across complex and fast-moving situations.

The company describes a collaborative workplace culture that values diversity, recognition, professional development and individual growth. Employees work closely with experienced leaders and contribute from day one in an environment designed for learning and impact.

Role Overview

The Regional Payroll Manager, Asia will report to the Senior Director in Finance, Asia and partner closely with Human Resources. This role serves as a payroll subject-matter specialist responsible for supporting payroll operations across the region and overseeing all payroll-related activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly payroll processing for employees across Hong Kong, China, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Korea, Japan and BVI.
• Make sure payroll runs, payments, tax deductions, final settlements, pension contributions and related items are completed accurately and on time.
• Handle administrative support for payroll operations and related records.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors to ensure service quality, timeliness and accuracy.
• Manage regional income tax reporting within required timelines.
• Review, improve and standardise the monthly payroll process where possible.
• Advise business teams and employees on payroll matters and respond to payroll queries.
• Gather payroll inputs from HR and share required information with payroll vendors and office representatives.
• Work with payroll vendors to process tax returns on a regular basis.
• Collaborate with HR and other teams to ensure employee data, compensation details and benefit deductions are correct.
• Prepare payroll analytics, quarterly bonus reports and support audit-related payroll activities.
• Compile leave, long service pay provisions/accruals, bonus accruals and other payroll reports for HR, Finance and business stakeholders.
• Carry out additional duties as needed.

Growth and Development

FTI Consulting states that it supports career development through leadership and skills-building programmes, self-directed learning, certifications, and on-the-job growth. The role also comes with coaching support to help employees develop and prepare for future milestones in their careers.

Requirements

• A degree in a relevant discipline is required.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Singapore.
• At least 8 years of strong payroll experience covering Hong Kong, Singapore and China is preferred.
• Experience with payroll in other Asian countries is a major advantage.
• Background in managing payroll vendors across multiple countries is essential.
• Knowledge of Hong Kong and broader Asia employment laws and related regulations is needed.
• Workday experience is a strong plus.
• Experience acting as the main contact for payroll vendors and payroll matters is preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisation and time management skills are necessary.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and meet deadlines is important.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and spoken, are required.
• Fluency in Mandarin and/or Cantonese is an advantage.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint is required.

Equal Opportunity Notice

FTI Consulting states that it is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, religion, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other legally protected characteristic.