At Dow, we believe in putting people first and we’re passionate about delivering integrity, respect and safety to our customers, our employees and the planet.  

Our people are at the heart of our solutions. They reflect the communities we live in and the world where we do business. Their diversity is our strength. We’re a community of relentless problem solvers that offers the daily opportunity to contribute with your perspective, transform industries and shape the future. Our purpose is simple - to deliver a sustainable future for the world through science and collaboration. If you’re looking for a challenge and meaningful role, you’re in the right place. 

About this role

The Payroll Specialist enables a best-in-class employee experience through exceptional service delivery and subject matter consultation for Payroll. This includes the management, implementation, and delivery of innovative solutions.

This role will lead the payroll Korea Payroll and Time & Absence Management operation, and lead projects cross-countries and cross-disciplines.   The main objective is to ensure that the employees are paid on time and accurately, in compliance with the respective country tax-legislation, agreed labor conditions and company rules and regulations. By nature, this job requires a substantial amount of coordination with a variety of internal and external stakeholders where accountability and ownership of data and processes are key. External reporting to tax and other governmental agencies is also part of the scope of work. 

It is your responsibility to use technical experience, established practices and personal judgement to analyze and resolve operational enquiries and problems and achieve operational excellence in Payroll and Time & Absence Management.   In your work you are expected to demonstrate strong Continuous Improvement mindset in process management, with an eye for detail.  In your interactions with local and international partners you present specialist knowledge in an understandable and winning manner, and are perceived as a valuable advisor.

This position will report to Regional Payroll/Time & Absence Management Leader.

Responsibilities – Duties, projects, tasks, and activities you would be responsible for in this role

• Deliver all Payroll, Time & Absence, and Data Management activities for the employees in a productive and efficient manner.
• Process information with confidentiality and with a high level of accuracy.
• Lead Payroll strategic improvement projects, change projects.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments to employees and local authorities.
• Perform activities according to the Dow internal control & compliance framework and lead coordination for internal and external audits.
• Monitor and manage of outside service providers, including managing, owning, and having full accountability for the data to and from the payroll provider.
• Serve as an escalation point to address employee queries/cases on payroll related matters.
• Provide information and insights to Discipline Leaders to continuously improve Knowledge Base, Operational Excellence and Payroll delivery.
• Maintain a “best in class” internal/external compliance landscape and develop it as internal/external compliance environment change.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance for end-to-end process excellence.
• Participate as a leading country focal for the Payroll/Time & Absence solution implementation.
• Lead area level projects (cross-country, cross-discipline and/or cross-department)

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• You have a Master or bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance or related area.
• You bring a minimum of 5 years payroll experience, both at a technical and practical level in diverse business and work processes or other relevant job experience.
• Your professional experience can either be within Payroll, Finance or HR compensation and benefits, where you will have gained practical experience with designing / operating centralized business models.

Languages:

• Fluency in English (written & oral) is mandatory. Any additional Asian languages would be an asset.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Workday, ServiceNow and ADP Time solutions, SAP is an advantage.
• Understand organizational interdependencies and have cross-functional & cross culture.
• Strategic and analytical mindset combined with strong communication skills.
• Experience in high volume operational environments is required.
• Experience in internal controls through prior audit participation is preferred.
• Experience of managing complex labour /payroll related legislations, collaborating with the HR function in common areas.
• Strong project and change management skills.
• Good problem solving, critical thinking skills and managing competing priorities.
• Self-motivated with a customer service mindset.

Benefits – What Dow offers you 

We invest in you. 

Dow invests in total rewards programs to help you manage all aspects of you: your pay, your health, your life, your future, and your career.  You bring your background, talent and perspective to work every day. Dow rewards that commitment by investing in your total wellbeing.  

Here are just a few highlights of what you would be offered as a Dow employee: 

• Equitable and market-competitive base pay and bonus opportunity across our global markets, along with locally relevant incentives. 
• Benefits and programs to support your physical, mental and emotional well-being, to help you get the care you need...when you need it. 
• Competitive retirement program that may include company-provided benefits, savings opportunities, financial planning and educational resources to help you achieve your long term financial-goals. 
• Become a Dow shareholder through various employee stock programs.
• Opportunities to learn and grow through training and mentoring, work experiences, community involvement and team building. 
• Workplace culture empowering role-based flexibility to maximize personal productivity and balance personal needs. 
• Global Paid Time Off (PTO) policies:
  • Paid time off for new parents (birthing and non-birthing, including adoptive and foster parents).  
  • ​Paid time off to care for family members who are sick or injured.  
  • Paid time off to support volunteering and Employee Resource Group’s (ERG) participation. 

Join our team, we can make a difference together. 

About Dow

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world’s leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, mobility and consumer applications. Our global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation, leading business positions and commitment to sustainability enable us to achieve profitable growth and help deliver a sustainable future. We operate manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employ approximately 35,900 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately $45 billion in 2023. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. ​​​​Learn more about us and our ambition to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world by visiting www.dow.com.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Dow is committed to equal opportunities in employment.  We encourage every employee to bring their whole self to work each day to not only deliver more value, but also have a more fulfilling career. Further information regarding Dow's equal opportunities is available on www.dow.com.