Payroll Specialist

INTRODUCTION

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.   

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values-driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities. 

JOB PURPOSE

This position is responsible for managing payroll operations and statutory benefits in alignment with Korea labor law and internal HR policies.
The role ensures accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance and providing support to employees and stakeholders.

RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Consolidate monthly payroll variances (e.g., new joiners, leavers, HRIS updates, payroll components)
•    Administer annual leave entitlements, usage, and promotions, and reflect them accurately in the monthly payroll
•    Manage and deliver all payroll-related documentation to the payroll vendor and relevant stakeholders
•    Manage various types of employee leaves of absence (e.g., maternity leave, parental leave)
•    Coordinate and execute the year-end tax settlement process with the payroll vendor
•    Handle monthly and annual income tax reporting (e.g., withholding, TEQ)
•    Provide explanations for stock compensation and coordinate tax withholding with tax vendor
•    Calculate overtime for store staffs
•    Manage and monitor timecard data on a monthly and yearly basis
•    Communicate effectively with employees, especially store managers and senior management
•    Administer employee benefits, including language support, long service awards, welfare points, group insurance, and employee discount programs
•    Contribute to ad-hoc payroll and benefit-related projects as needed
•    Support annual audit procedures and ad-hoc meetings with auditors

PERSONAL PROFILE

•    Minimum of 2 years of payroll experience is required / Experiences in retail industry is preferred (not a must)
•    Strong knowledge of Korean labor law, withholding tax regulations, and HR systems (e.g., SuccessFactors)
•    Excellent data analysis skills
•    High competency in Excel
•    Strong communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership
•    Good English skills would be a plus

MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Accurate and timely payroll run
• Successful clearance of payroll audits
• Reduced no. of post-payroll run errors
• Audit clearance and compliance
• High level of accuracy in data input
• Valued team member

FOOTER

Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.

Posting Notes: South Korea || Not Applicable || Seoul || HR || ASIA PACIFIC - HR BUSINESS PARTNERING || n/a ||