Payroll Specialist (Philippines Remote)

Overview

A global organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple countries. This role ensures compliance with country-specific statutory requirements while supporting a positive employee experience. The Payroll Specialist will collaborate with payroll vendors and cross-functional teams including HR, Finance, Legal, and Benefits.

Responsibilities

• Manage complete payroll workflows including employee job changes, one-time payments, deductions, garnishments, compensation changes, new hires, terminations, inter-company transfers, and final payments.
• Process multi-country payroll across APAC using CloudPay, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery for multiple legal entities.
• Perform payroll reconciliation by reviewing payroll inputs and audit reports, conducting variance analysis, and preparing sign-off documentation.
• Coordinate with payroll vendors and regional tax authorities to ensure compliance with reporting requirements and timely payment of payroll taxes.
• Assist in preparing and filing tax reports and provide payroll data for financial statements and audits.
• Manage the year-end process for APAC regions to ensure accurate issuance of end-of-year tax forms.
• Partner with HR, Finance, Legal, and Benefits teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll-impacting changes.
• Respond promptly and professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries.
• Identify and escalate payroll discrepancies, vendor issues, and compliance risks to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent professional payroll experience.
• 3 to 5 years of multi-country payroll processing experience, preferably within the APAC region.
• Hands-on experience with global payroll platforms; experience with CloudPay and/or PayAsia/Deel is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with APAC statutory compliance requirements in countries such as Australia, India, Korea, Japan, or the Philippines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS/payroll reporting tools.
• Willingness to work flexible hours to accommodate APAC, EMEA, and US time zones.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong attention to detail and accountability for payroll accuracy.
• Compliance-oriented mindset with up-to-date knowledge of regional legislation.
• Ability to build effective relationships across teams and vendors in multiple time zones.
• Clear and professional communication skills.
• Adaptability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-country environment with competing deadlines.

Compensation & Benefits

• Remote-first work culture.
• Health care coverage (varies by country).
• Education reimbursement programs.
• Competitive paid time off and self-care days.
• Observance of national holidays plus additional company holidays.
• Paid volunteer time and charitable contribution matching.
• Monthly wellness or home office reimbursement.
• Access to mental health support platforms.
• Parental leave benefits.
• Retirement plan with employer match or contribution.

Location

This role supports employees across the Asia-Pacific region and requires flexible working hours to overlap with APAC, EMEA, and US time zones.