Senior Associate, Payroll

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.  WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com . Job Title: Senior Associate, Payroll Reports To: Senior Manager, People Function: People Location: Hong Kong Role Summary and Impact We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Senior Associate, Payroll, Hong Kong to execute end-to-end payroll processes, tax filings, and data management. This role plays a critical part in ensuring operational accuracy, regulatory compliance, timely execution of payroll and tax returns, and maintaining complete data accuracy and records to support overall operational success. Core Responsibilities: End-to-End Payroll Execution: Full-cycle processing from calculation to disbursement, partnering effectively with external payroll vendor to ensure accurate processing and data integrity. Tax Returns & Compliance: Preparing, filing, and reconciling payroll-related tax returns in full compliance with local regulatory and tax requirements. HR Operations & Lifecycle Administration: Managing pre-onboarding, onboarding, employment contracts, employee movement logistics, and leave system administration. Data & Records Management: Maintaining accurate payroll databases, employee records, audit trails, and reporting. Process Optimization: Driving operational enhancements, workflow automation, and continuous payroll service improvements. Ad-Hoc Support: Assisting with special projects and handling additional assignments as directed by leadership Skills and Experience At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: • Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. • Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. • Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. Required Skills & Experience: • Minimum 3 years of dedicated payroll experience within a sizable corporation or enterprise environment. • Comprehensive knowledge of the HK Employment Ordinance, MPF regulations, and local statutory labor compliance. • Strong numerical accuracy and advanced proficiency in Excel. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage professionally across teams. • Highly detailed and organized, with a proven track record of delivering accurately under tight deadlines and pressure. • Strong team player with high resilience, drive, and a proactive "can-do" attitude. • Proven capability to collaborate effectively across diverse cultural backgrounds. • Fluency in written and spoken English and Cantonese; proficiency in Mandarin is preferred. Desired Skills & Experience: • Hands-on experience with Workday HRIS or enterprise payroll software. • Experience working within a matrixed corporate structure. • Experience with HR/payroll transformation, process optimization, and change management projects. Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do