At Moody's, we unite the brightest minds to turn today’s risks into tomorrow’s opportunities. We do this by striving to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome to be who they are—with the freedom to exchange ideas, think innovatively, and listen to each other and customers in meaningful ways. Moody’s is transforming how the world sees risk. As a global leader in ratings and integrated risk assessment, we’re advancing AI to move from insight to action—enabling intelligence that not only understands complexity but responds to it. We decode risk to unlock opportunity, helping our clients navigate uncertainty with clarity, speed, and confidence.
If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every single requirement, please apply! You still may be a great fit for this role or other open roles. We are seeking candidates who model our values: invest in every relationship, lead with curiosity, champion diverse perspectives, turn inputs into actions, and uphold trust through integrity.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and multi-currency reconciliation
Proven experience in payroll governance, compliance, controls, risk management, and audit readiness within a multinational environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cultures, time zones, and cross-functional teams
Demonstrated proficiency in artificial intelligence concepts, with hands-on experience using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to implement AI-powered solutions to solve business challenges. Demonstrates a growing awareness of AI risk management and a commitment to responsible and ethical AI use.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Drive payroll excellence across APAC and EMEA by leading governance, compliance, operational improvements, vendor management, reporting, and strategic payroll initiatives that support business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Oversee payroll governance activities across APAC and EMEA, ensuring compliance with local statutory requirements, company policies, and global payroll standards
Monitor legislative, tax, social security, and employment law changes and coordinate implementation of required updates with internal and external stakeholders
Support internal and external audits, compliance reviews, regulatory inquiries, and statutory reporting requirements
Lead continuous improvement, automation, and digital transformation initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and employee experience
Drive process standardization and maintain payroll policies, procedures, control frameworks, and standard operating documentation across the region
Lead and support payroll projects, including system implementations, transformations, integrations, acquisitions, reorganizations, and regulatory initiatives
Serve as a key liaison between Payroll and stakeholders across People, Finance, Tax, Legal, Benefits, Technology, and external advisors
Develop and maintain payroll reporting, dashboards, KPIs, and management insights to measure performance, compliance, and operational effectiveness
Provide regional payroll subject matter expertise across compliance, controls, reporting, and payroll best practices
Our Global Payroll team is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll services to employees across multiple jurisdictions worldwide. The team partners closely with People, Finance, Tax, Legal, Benefits, and Technology functions to ensure strong governance, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance. By joining our team, you will contribute to strategic payroll initiatives, process transformation, and continuous improvement efforts that support a growing global workforce while embracing innovative technologies and responsible AI adoption.
Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.
