Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Justworks is a company that supports businesses in navigating HR issues and fostering a positive work environment. The Manager, International Payroll Operations APAC will lead payroll strategy and execution across APAC countries, ensuring compliance and operational excellence while managing a high-performing team.
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop a regional payroll team, providing mentorship and oversight to ensure high standards of operational excellence and compliance
- Oversee end-to-end payroll processes in all active APAC countries and other assigned jurisdictions, including daily adjustments, tax processing, and accurate statutory remittances
- As the APAC region and other international markets evolve, design and implement localized workflows that allow team members to take ownership of regional execution while maintaining global consistency
- Provide internal payroll expertise and strategic guidance to cross-functional partners, including customer-facing teams, International Finance, Legal, and Operations
- Ensure accurate quarterly and year-end processing, including tax reconciliations across all international jurisdictions where we operate
- Stay current on evolving payroll-related laws and regulations across the APAC region and beyond to ensure the organization remains fully compliant
- Act as a key stakeholder and subject matter expert, partnering with Product and Engineering teams to automate and scale payroll products around your operational expertise
- Support internal control and compliance efforts, including process testing, documentation updates, and remediation as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Skills
- 6+ years of experience in international payroll operations, specifically within the EOR, PEO, or HR Tech space
- 2+ years of experience managing a regional or international payroll team
- Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and statutory requirements across multiple APAC countries (e.g., Singapore, Australia, India, etc.) and experience with International Contractor compliance
- Proven experience in leveraging and optimizing payroll software and global platforms
- Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform complex data analysis and financial modeling
- Excellent client-facing and communication skills, with the ability to address executive-level inquiries and concerns
- Strong interpersonal and team-building skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse group of payroll professionals across different time zones
- Experience building or advising on the development of tech products around payroll operations
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPP, CIPP, or regional equivalents) would be a significant advantage
- GPMI (Global Payroll Management Institute) certification
- CIPP/A (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Asia)
- Regional memberships such as APA (Australian Payroll Association) or equivalent local bodies
Benefits
- A welcoming and casual environment
- Great benefits
- Wellness program offerings
- Company retreats
- The ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the startup community
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