Payroll Manager – Global Payroll Center of Excellence

Payroll Manager – Global Payroll Center of Excellence

Key Responsibilities:

· Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for designated countries or regions, with strong ownership of China payroll operations.

· Supervise, coach and develop senior and junior payroll team members, fostering high performance and knowledge sharing

· Ensure full compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, statutory requirements and company policies.

· Collaborate with HR, Finance and external service providers to maintain accurate employee master data, benefits and financial integration.

· Support and coordinate payroll audits, statutory filings and reporting requirements.

· Drive payroll system enhancements, automation and process improvement to increase efficiency, scalability and accuracy.

· Act as a point of contact for escalated complex payroll issues and inquiries, ensuring timely and effective resolutions.

· Lead or participate in ad-hoc payroll or HR related projects, including payroll transitions, new country setup or global initiatives as and when required

Key Skills & Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, HR, or related discipline.

· Strong hands-on experience with SAP Payroll preferred

· Prior experience working in a global or regional payroll shared services environment

· Minimum 5+ years of payroll experience, including end-to-end China payroll

· Strong knowledge of international payroll regulations, statutory requirements, and best practices.

· Proven experience in leading payroll transitions, system implementation, vendor transitions or automation initiatives.

· Excellent analytical, communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

· Mandarin language proficiency is an advantage

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work