Payroll Compliance Lead - APAC at Remote

Remote is seeking a Payroll Compliance Lead for the APAC region. This role primarily focuses on Singapore, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The Compliance Lead will be the subject matter expert for payroll and employment legislation in the region, ensuring compliance and driving strategic improvements.

The Payroll Compliance Lead will work closely with the Payroll Operations and Product teams. They will also be responsible for managing internal audits and resolving regulatory challenges.

What this role involves:

• Acting as the technical lead on payroll and employment legislation for Singapore, Malaysia & Philippines.
• Leading country-specific payroll audits, identifying risks, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement, and drive solutions through to implementation.
• Resolving compliance matters efficiently, engaging with tax authorities, legal advisors, and internal teams to address audits, disputes, and inquiries.
• Acting as a strategic advisor to Payroll Operations and Product teams, ensuring payroll processes remain robust and scalable.
• Driving process improvements and automation, optimising workflows to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency.
• Leading and supporting high-impact projects, influencing the development of payroll processes, compliance frameworks, and operational strategies.
• Delivering training and support on compliance matters to payroll and cross-functional teams.

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.

What Remote offers:

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