Manager, Payroll Operations – APAC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Zealand, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the planning and execution of the Payroll chapter.

• Oversee the entire payroll function, ensuring timely, accurate processing while adhering to country-specific governmental regulations.

• Provide mentorship and guidance to the Payroll team.

• Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders regarding payroll-related issues.

• Lead, facilitate, and support the Payroll team effectively.

• Keep informed about international payroll laws and regulations.

• Ensure conformity with corporate and country-specific regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Manage relationships with payroll, accounting, and payroll service providers.

• Develop and establish best practices, key performance indicators, and SLA metrics for the team.

• Report directly to the Senior Manager, Payroll Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant experience in regional and global payroll operations.

• Knowledge of global payroll best practices.

• Experience in implementing payroll across multiple countries and managing third-party payroll service relationships.

• A passion for leading people without micromanaging.

• Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Google Sheets.

• Possess an analytical mindset and strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international work environment.

• Focused on productivity with a commitment to continuous process improvement.

• Willingness and capability to work predominantly asynchronously.

• Proficient in written and spoken English.

• Remote work experience is a plus but not mandatory.

• Prior employment verification check required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from anywhere.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Flexible working hours (we operate asynchronously).

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Budget for co-working spaces, learning, and wellness (including gym memberships).

• Mental health support services.

• Stock options.

• Home office budget and IT equipment provided.

• Emphasis on life-work balance and schedule flexibility.

• Employee resource groups and accommodation support.