Payroll Specialist III

Summary

Join Velocity Global as a Payroll Specialist supporting APAC and EMEA regions payroll. This fully remote role based in the Philippines involves managing payroll functions, coordinating with vendors and internal teams, ensuring accurate processing of payroll updates, and maintaining compliance with tax requirements. You will be responsible for process documentation, working with various teams to create solutions, and handling sensitive information according to GDPR. The position requires at least 3 years of relevant payroll experience, knowledge of APAC and EMEA payroll legislation, and proficiency in Excel and NetSuite or similar ERP. Velocity Global offers a competitive benefits package including flexible time off, health and dental insurance, retirement savings, WFH stipend, and company bonuses.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant payroll experience
• Knowledge of APAC and EMEA payroll legislation and Year End formalities
• Experience processing complex payrolls with multiple sources and vendors
• Excel skills and other software
• Business English fluency required
• Experience working in NetSuite or similar ERP

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly/monthly payroll function for EOR, including employee queries, audits, reporting, and new entity projects
• Initially focus on the APAC and EMEA regions payroll
• Coordinate payrolls with vendors and the internal Finance Team
• Ensure accurate processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, bonuses, and changes to pay rates
• Prepare inputs for MSPs/ICPs payroll, review outputs, audit results, reasonability checks, and follow payroll calendar
• Implement SOX controls
• Prepare and maintain accurate records and reports of payroll transactions, entering data into databases and spreadsheets
• Ensure compliance with current tax requirements by working with MSPs/ICPs and other internal functions like Finance, People, Benefits, and Legal
• Facilitate audits by providing records and documentation to auditors
• Work with our HR experience team to resolve employee inquiries on all payroll, expense reporting, and vendor billing inquiries promptly
• Be responsible for coordinating, enhancing, and furthering our process documentation; ensure uniformity across regions. Following delivery, continue to monitor processes and keep documentation up to date
• Work with Operations, Finance, and other teams to create successful solutions
• Handle PI information according to GDPR laws and internal policies
• Provide support to the account management team on all payroll, expense reporting, and billing matters
• Establish and maintain competency in the area of international employment, payroll, and PEO (Professional Employment Organization)

Benefits

• Flexible Time Off + Parental Leave
• Health and Dental Insurance (where applicable)
• Retirement Savings + Employee Incentive Plan
• WFH Stipend
• Company Bonus + Spot Bonuses