HR Operations

ABOUT US

We're the world's leading provider of secure financial messaging services, headquartered in Belgium. We are the way the world moves value – across borders, through cities and overseas. No other organisation can address the scale, precision, pace and trust that this demands, and we're proud to support the global economy. 

We're unique too. We were established to find a better way for the global financial community to move value – a reliable, safe and secure approach that the community can trust, completely. We're always striving to be better and are constantly evolving in an ever-changing landscape, without undermining that trust. Five decades on, our vibrant community reflects the complexity and diversity of the financial ecosystem. We innovate diligently, test exhaustively, then implement fast. In a connected and exciting era, our mission has never been more relevant. Swift now has a presence in 200+ countries and legal territories to serve a community of more than 12,000 banks and financial institutions.   

About the Role

We are looking for a highly adaptable and detail-oriented HR Operations & Payroll Executive to support our APAC region. This role is ideal for someone early in their HR career who is eager to learn and build strong foundations across HR operations, Workday processes, payroll coordination, and basic industrial relations support.
 

You will be the first point of contact for employee data management in Workday, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless employee lifecycle experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Workday & HR Data Management

• Maintain accurate employee data in Workday, ensuring timely updates for hires, movements, transfers, contract changes, and exits.
• Support creation of Workday transactions, business process monitoring, and follow-ups with stakeholders.
• Assist in generating simple HR reports and dashboards from Workday.
• Perform routine audits to ensure data quality and system compliance.

Payroll Support (APAC)

• Prepare and validate monthly payroll inputs extracted from Workday.
• Liaise with payroll vendors to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Support payroll reconciliations, statutory filings, and internal audits.
• Handle employee queries related to payroll, tax, and leave balances.

HR Operations

• Deliver day-to-day HR administrative support, including preparing HR letters, managing personnel files, and coordinating onboarding/offboarding.
• Track probation, contract renewals, visa renewals, and other employee lifecycle activities through Workday.
• Support benefits administration such as enrollments, renewals, and vendor coordination.

Industrial Relations (IR) Support

• Assist in documentation for performance-related discussions, disciplinary cases, and compliance matters.
• Help schedule meetings, prepare minutes, and track follow-up actions.
• Maintain basic understanding of employment regulations across APAC markets (training provided).

Requirements

• Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology, or related field.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in HR operations, HRIS, payroll coordination, or related roles (internships included).
• Experience with Workday – even basic navigation or data entry is preferred.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage employees and vendors across multiple countries.
• Fast learner, agile and comfortable adapting to evolving processes.
• High attention to detail and strong sense of responsibility when handling confidential data.
• Proficient in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables preferred).

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience with Workday as a core HRIS tool.
• Regional exposure across multiple APAC markets.
• Development in three core HR areas: HR operations, payroll, and industrial relations.
• Opportunities to grow in HR operations, HRIS, or payroll specialization based on your strengths.

What we offer

We put you in control of career

We give you a competitive package

We help you perform at your best

We help you make a difference

We give you the freedom to be yourself

We give you the freedom to be yourself. We are creating an environment of unique individuals – like you – with different perspectives on the financial industry and the world. A diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone's voice counts and where you can reach your full potential.

If you believe you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact us to request accommodation.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Swift, we are dedicated to building a workplace where people can bring their full selves and ideas to the team, so if you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single qualification.