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Payroll Specialist

Yahoo

Office

Taiwan

Full Time

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

Purpose of Role

Reporting directly to the Sr. Manager, Global Payroll.  A key contact for HR, Finance, & Payroll Vendors. Under direction, performs a variety of functions in the preparation, processing, maintenance, verification and reconciliation of payroll/benefit records and payment of salaries to Yahoo employees in our APAC region. Coordinates work processes that require a working knowledge of payroll, resource information systems & payroll processes. Frequently exercises independent judgment, as well as discretion and tact, in the processing of documents and information of a confidential or sensitive nature. Performs related duties as assigned.

Primary Responsibilities

  • To work with our third party payroll partners to process and support the monthly payroll for 1,000 employees in our APAC region

  • Checking and correcting payroll data in accordance with pre-agreed deadlines prior to formal approval by the Sr. Manager, Global Payroll

  • Responsible for safeguarding payroll procedures and ensuring internal controls are adhered to at all times

  • Contact for payroll related issues at Yahoo dealing effectively with queries from our Providers, HR, the business, employees and third parties

  • Assist with calculations of payroll additions / deductions as appropriate, including, holiday pay, pension scheme contributions and additional benefits

  • Coordinate basic operational duties and responsibilities of the Payroll department

  • To assist with financial aspects of payroll - monthly journals/monthly analysis

  • Review, reconcile and balance payroll and benefit data for regular payrolls to ensure accuracy of reporting and distribution of funds

  • Reconcile and report all payroll tax information to proper authorities

  • Ensure all payment & filing deadlines are met to prevent penalties

  • Recommend and maintain payroll controls for data integrity and accuracy

  • Prepare ad hoc reports as necessary

  • Assist in developing new procedures as needed

  • Answer queries from internal and external clients, resolve problems and recommend solutions

  • Ad-hoc projects as and when required

  • Other duties assigned or apparent.

You Must Have

  • 3+ years payroll experience

  • Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets

  • Attention to detail

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Excellent customer service skills

Preferred Job Qualifications

  • Prior experience in a similar environment

  • Experience using WorkDay

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

Yahoo has a high degree of flexibility around employee location and hybrid working. In fact, our flexible-hybrid approach to work is one of the things our employees rave about. Most roles don’t require specific regular patterns of in-person office attendance. If you join Yahoo, you may be asked to attend (or travel to attend) on-site work sessions, team-building, or other in-person events. When these occur, you’ll be given notice to make arrangements. 

If you’re curious about how this factors into this role, please discuss with the recruiter.

Currently work for Yahoo? Please apply on our internal career site.

Payroll Specialist

Office

Taiwan

Full Time

July 15, 2025

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