Payroll Compliance Lead

Summary

Join Remote as a Compliance Lead and take a leading role in payroll compliance across the APAC region, focusing on Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. You will act as the subject matter expert for payroll and employment legislation, ensuring full compliance and driving strategic improvements. Lead audits, proactively identify risks, and collaborate with internal teams to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency. This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale. Remote embraces a flexible work environment, prioritizing work-life balance and asynchronous collaboration. Apply now to join our team and contribute to our mission of enabling global employment.

Requirements

• Deep expertise in payroll legislation, employment tax, and social security regulations in Singapore, Malaysia & Philippines
• Experience in payroll compliance, payroll operations, or payroll audit within a multinational environment
• Proven track record in managing regulatory compliance, handling authority audits, and resolving payroll-related compliance issues
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in data analysis, reconciliations, and risk identification
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex regulatory topics clearly and effectively
• Proactive and strategic mindset, capable of identifying opportunities for improvement and driving meaningful change
• Experience in leading process improvements, including automation, system enhancements, and operational efficiencies
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, international, and largely asynchronous environment
• Fluency in English and at least one local language

Responsibilities

• Be the technical lead on payroll and employment legislation for Singapore, Malaysia & Philippines, ensuring compliance with wage tax laws, social security regulations, and employment policies
• Lead country-specific payroll audits, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and drive solutions through to implementation
• Resolve compliance matters efficiently, engaging with tax authorities, legal advisors, and internal teams to address audits, disputes, and inquiries
• Act as a strategic advisor to Payroll Operations and Product teams, ensuring our payroll processes remain robust and scalable
• Drive process improvements and automation, optimising workflows to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency
• Lead and support high-impact projects, influencing the development of payroll processes, compliance frameworks, and operational strategies
• Deliver training and support on compliance matters to payroll and cross-functional teams

Benefits

• Work from anywhere
• Flexible paid time off
• Flexible working hours (we are async )
• 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Mental health support services
• Stock options
• Learning budget
• Home office budget & IT equipment
• Budget for local in-person social events or co-working spaces