KERING Payroll Executive

About Kering

Kering is a global, family-led luxury group, home to people whose passion and expertise nurture creative Houses across ready-to-wear and couture, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Bottega Veneta, Balenciaga, McQueen, Brioni, Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, Qeelin, Ginori 1735, as well as Kering Eyewear and Kering Beaut. Inspired by their creative heritage, Kering's Houses design and craft exceptional products and experiences that reflect the Group's commitment to excellence, sustainability and culture. This vision is expressed in our signature: Creativity is our Legacy. In 2024, Kering employed 47,000 people and generated revenue of 17.2 billion.

Your opportunity

We are currently seeking a Payroll Executive who will report to the Payroll Supervisor as part of our dynamic team.

How you will contribute

> Payroll Support - Entirely in charge of all brands under the Kering Group.

> Geographic Coverage SEA (6 markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Vietnam and Indonesia)

A. Payroll Management

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing in an accurate and timely manner for the assigned countries.
• Manage payroll service providers (vendors) and in-house payroll processing workflows; ensure payroll payments and reports are delivered consistently, accurately and on time in accordance with company policies & procedures, and in compliance with local statutory and tax requirements.
• Provide a full spectrum of payroll functions, including data collection & transmission, payroll journal entries and payroll checking in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform off-cycle pay run as requested by brands.
• Prepare payroll reports and maintain accurate records in the Share Drive for audits.

B. Monthly Closing Report

• Prepare monthly closing data, including but not limited to payroll, accruals, as requested by the brand.
• Headcount reporting and KPI tracking.
• Liaise with Finance on monthly accrual and payroll journal
• Withholding tax & Deposit received management

C. Withholding Tax & Year-end tax

• Provide accurate information on tax laws and communicate with all employees
• Follow-up and execution for year-end tax settlement
• Execute monthly, semi-annual, and yearly income tax returns according to local legislation requirements.

D. Audit

• Preparation and follow up yearly external and internal audit procedure and audit meeting
• Participate in interviews related to audit

E. System Management and Implementation

• Monitor integration flow from Workday to local HRIS, such as Prosoft for SEA
• Check for system updates in accordance with regular statutory contributions and tax law changes and request from the company.
• Participate in the system implementation and integration projects.
• Work with system vendors or IT team for troubleshooting and enhancements.

F. Others

• Handle Kering Connect tickets relating to payroll enquiries from Brand HR or employees
• Extract and report data when requested by brands (list of employees, etc.)
• Identify areas for automation or streamlining within the payroll process to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of payroll operations.

Who you are

• Possess a bachelor's degree in business/ HR
• Minimum 2 years of payroll processing experience
• Proficient in payroll system/ Workday
• Organized, meticulous and able to work with little supervision
• Good communication and team player

Why work with us

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation enrich the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a dynamic team in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering, and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.