Payroll & Benefits Specialist, Asia Pacific

Merck & Co., Inc.

Hybrid
Indonesia payroll administration
Apac benefits program management
Indonesian labor law compliance
Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage payroll operations for Indonesia and benefits administration across multiple APAC markets. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in payroll processing, strong knowledge of Indonesian payroll legislation, and proficiency in payroll systems, with a focus on enhancing employee experience

Job Summary

  • This role supports end-to-end payroll operations specifically for Indonesia while managing benefits administration across multiple Asia Pacific markets.
  • The incumbent will collaborate with internal HR partners, finance teams, and external vendors to ensure accurate and compliant program delivery.
  • Candidates must possess strong knowledge of Indonesian statutory requirements including tax withholding, social security, and labor law regulations.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Merck & Co., Inc. is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Specialist to manage payroll operations for Indonesia and benefits administration across multiple APAC markets. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in payroll processing, strong knowledge of Indonesian payroll legislation, and proficiency in payroll systems, with a focus on enhancing employee experience.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Indonesia payroll administration
  • APAC benefits program management
  • Indonesian labor law compliance
  • Vendor management for payroll and insurance
  • Workday system proficiency
  • Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English

Nice-to-have

  • Strong employee experience focus
  • Process improvement mindset
  • Regional shared services environment
  • Project management capabilities
  • Data analysis skills

Key Requirements

  • 3-5 years experience in payroll and benefits
  • Hands-on Indonesia payroll expertise required
  • Bachelor's degree in HR or related field
  • Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP/PivotTables)

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