Global Payroll Manager

Established in 1987 and headquartered in Taiwan, TSMC pioneered the pure-play foundry business model with an exclusive focus on manufacturing its customers products. As of 2024, TSMC serves more than 500 customers and manufactures over 11,000 products for high-performance computing, smartphones, the Internet of Things (IoT), automotive, and digital consumer electronics. It is the world's largest provider of logic ICs, with an annual capacity of 16 million 12-inch equivalent wafers. TSMC operates fabs in Taiwan as well as manufacturing subsidiaries in Washington State, Japan and China, and the Company began construction on a specialty technology fab in Dresden, Germany, in 2024. In Arizona, TSMC is building three fabs, with the first starting 4nm production in 2025, the second by 2028, and the third by the end of the decade.

As a Global Payroll Manager, you will lead and oversee the resolution of payroll-related issues across our international operations. You will ensure the accurate calculation of fixed and allowance payments and manage internal balance clearing processes. Your role will be pivotal in aligning global payroll policies with headquarters standards, ensuring compliance with international regulatory requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Global Payroll Issue Resolution:

(1) Efficiently manage and resolve payroll discrepancies across multiple countries, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.

(2) Oversee the calculation of fixed payments and various allowances (more than 20 items), maintaining consistency and accuracy across all global entities.

2. Policy Alignment and Compliance:

(1) Harmonize payroll policy terms and conditions between headquarters and global offices, leveraging the same operational systems.

(2) Ensure compliance with international labor laws, including programs like TMA for assignee mobility payroll and shift-schedule management.

3. Team Leadership:

(1) Lead and mentor a team of payroll professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.

(2) Oversee headquarters payroll operations, providing strategic direction and ensuring operational efficiency.

4. Audit Management:

(1) Coordinate and manage audits conducted by internal auditors and governmental labor units, ensuring transparency and adherence to global standards.

(2) Implement corrective actions based on audit findings to enhance payroll processes and compliance.

5. Implementation of New Payment Flows:

(1) Collaborate with top executives to design and implement new payment flows for emerging benefit programs.

(2) Ensure seamless integration of new initiatives into existing payroll systems, optimizing for global execution.

This role offers the opportunity to influence and drive payroll strategies on a global scale, ensuring our workforce is compensated accurately and efficiently in compliance with varying international standards.

Job Qualifications:

1. Master's or Bachelor's degree in human resource, business management related field.

2. Experienced in Semiconductor/ Manufacturing industry, proven experience in managing global payroll operations, with a strong understanding of international labor laws and regulations.

3. Exceptional leadership skills with experience in team management and development.

4. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail and accuracy.

5. Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with global teams and executive leadership.

6. Fluent in English and Mandarin.

Fostering a global inclusive workplace reflects TSMC's core values and business philosophy and is essential for our future success. Our commitment to global inclusive workplace allows us to create an environment where every employee, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, race, ethnicity, nationality, political affiliation, or sexual orientation, can bring their unique perspective and experiences to work, enabling us to drive profitability, increase productivity, and unleash innovation. We strive to create a workplace that is equitable and accessible to all employees. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our mission and provide excellent service to our global customers.