Associate, Payroll

About this role

Background:

BlackRock is recruiting for Associate role in their HR Payroll team. This role will partner closely with local HR teams and global stakeholders across Payroll, HR Operations and Finance in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.

The Associate will support the APAC/India Payroll function and local compliance requirements, including coordination with payroll vendors, banks for salary and statutory payments, tax filings, and social security obligations, along with providing support for payroll audits. The role requires working collaboratively with regional Payroll teams, assisting as a problem solver by proactively identifying issues, supporting timely resolutions, and ensuring smooth payroll operations while maintaining a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and employee experience.

Key responsibilities include:

• Payroll processing of assigned APAC/India countries using a third-party payroll provider.

  
  

• Validation of payroll input against payroll register and coordination with payroll vendors for required adjustments/corrections.

  
  

• Coordinate with payroll vendors on timely payout to employees and submission of statutory payment of Tax & social insurance along with necessary filing.

  
  

• Stay updated on the most recent tax laws and ensure Payroll is being processed accordingly.

  
  

• Meet the vendor periodically to discuss performance and improvement opportunities.

  
  

• Coordinate with various stakeholders like Finance, HRBPs to provide adhoc Payroll reports, as necessary.

  
  

• Responsible for regulatory & compliance reporting

  
  

• Supporting on the country related audit and responsible for sharing the various reports to stakeholder

  
  

• Work closely with the Regional Payroll Head to support payroll reviews, operational governance, and ongoing payroll projects across APAC.

  
  

• Assist the APAC Payroll team in executing regional initiatives, process improvements, system changes, and transition activities, ensuring alignment with regional and global payroll objectives.

  
  

Knowledge/ Qualifications:

• 7 to 8 years of relevant experience in Payroll and compliances

  
  

• Bachelors/ Masters’ degree, preferably in Finance

  
  

• Experience working in APAC/India payroll, preferably for Singapore/ India.

  
  

• Must be open to work late shifts

  
  

• Good communication skills including fluency in English

  
  

• Microsoft Excel and Word (essential), Workday (preferred)

  
  

• Broad knowledge of HR concepts, processes and their interdependence

  
  

• Understanding cross border taxation preferred.

  
  

Competencies Required:

• A high level of attention to detail

  
  

• A positive and ‘can-do’ attitude

  
  

• Risk Management

  
  

• Teamwork including collaborating with remote team members

  
  

• Problem solving

  
  

• Desire and ability to provide outstanding service to internal clients

  
  

• Adaptability / Resilience

  
  

• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines

  
  

• Ability to identify, analyse and develop processes and drive continuous improvement

  
  

• Discretion in dealing with confidential information

  
  

Our benefits
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive healthcare, support for working parents and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

Guidance on AI use for candidates

At BlackRock, AI has long been part of how we work – enhancing decision-making, improving operations, and helping us deliver better outcomes for clients. We encourage candidates to use AI thoughtfully to learn, prepare, and work more effectively; but during our interview process, we want to focus on getting to know you through your own experiences, thinking, and judgment. To support you, we’ve provided guidance on when and how to use AI during our hiring process so you can approach each step with confidence and showcase your best self.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

To learn more about BlackRock, please visit Careers.BlackRock.com. We also encourage you to get to know us on LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, X, and TikTok.

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, family status, gender identity, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected attributes at law.