Payroll Specialist

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

1. End-to-End Payroll Processing

· Process monthly payroll cycles (including off-cycle runs if needed)

· Collect, validate, and input payroll data (attendance, overtime, bonuses, deductions)

· Calculate gross-to-net salaries, taxes, and social contributions

· Ensure accurate and timely salary payments

2. Statutory Compliance (China-specific)

· Handle Individual Income Tax (IIT) calculations and filings

· Administer social insurance and housing fund (SI & HF) contributions

· Prepare and submit statutory reports (monthly, quarterly, annual)

· Stay updated on China labor laws and payroll regulations

3. Data Management & Reporting

· Maintain payroll records and employee data in HR/payroll systems

· Prepare payroll reports (labor cost reports, variance analysis, audit reports)

· Support year-end activities (annual tax filing, reconciliation)

4. Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

· Liaise with payroll vendors and government authorities

· Partner with HR and Finance on payroll inputs and reconciliations

· Respond to employee payroll queries

5. Controls, Audit & Process Improvement

· Perform payroll checks and reconciliations before/after payroll run

· Support internal/external audits

· Identify process improvements and automation opportunities

Qualifications & skills :

· Diploma or degree in Finance, Accounting, HR, or related field.

· 0–3 years of payroll or HR operations experience, preferably with China payroll.

· Basic understanding of payroll calculations & knowledge of China payroll

· Experience with payroll systems eg ADP, SAP, UKG, GAIA etc

· Eagerness to learn and grow in a global payroll environment.

· Strong attention to detail and time management skills.

· Problem-solving mindset

· Good communication (English + Mandarin usually required)

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