ABOUT US
We’re the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we’re proud to support the global economy.
We’re unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We’re always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.
What to Expect:
As a key member of our HR Core team, you will:
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Payroll Operations:
- Support payroll processes across multiple APAC countries, including Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, and Australia (training provided).
- Maintain accurate payroll data, including salary changes, one-time payments, and reimbursements.
- Handle annual tax filings and pension-related matters for APAC countries.
- Collaborate closely with payroll vendors, providing clear instructions and updates to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
- Reconcile, review, and validate payroll data, manage fund requests, and ensure on-time salary payments.
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Employee Support:
- Advise regional employees and managers on payroll, benefits, and HR policy matters professionally and effectively.
- Facilitate onboarding activities, prepare employee correspondence, and address inquiries regarding benefits and HR policies.
- Manage offboarding processes, ensuring employer and employee tax responsibilities are met.
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HR Operational Support:
- Assist HR departments with tasks such as insurance enrollment, HRIS updates, and other operational activities.
Contract Duration:
- This role is a short-term contract position for 1 year.
What Will Make You Successful:
- A university degree in HR, accounting, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3–5 years of professional experience, preferably with hands-on exposure to regional payroll operations.
- Proficiency in spoken and written English for effective collaboration with regional teams.
- Strong knowledge of labor laws and regulations across APAC countries.
- Experience with HRIS platforms like Workday is an advantage.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines with a strong sense of urgency and attention to detail.
What we offer
We put you in control of career
We give you a competitive package
We help you perform at your best
We help you make a difference
We give you the freedom to be yourself
We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone’s voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.
If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.
What We Do
SWIFT is a global member-owned cooperative and the world’s leading provider of secure financial messaging services.
We provide our community with a platform for messaging and standards for communicating, and we offer products and services to facilitate access and integration, identification, analysis and regulatory compliance.
Our messaging platform, products and services connect more than 11,000 banking and securities organisations, market infrastructures and corporate customers in more than 200 countries and territories.
SWIFT also brings the financial community together – at global, regional and local levels – to shape market practice, define standards and debate issues of mutual interest or concern.
For more information, visit www.swift.com or follow us on Twitter: @swiftcommunity
