Payroll Analyst - APAC

Location: Pasay, Manila, Philippines. Hybrid work with at least 3 days in the office; attendance expectations will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager.

Company

hirify.global is a global payments technology company facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and governments.

What you will do

• Execute end-to-end payroll activities for APAC countries and analyze and validate payroll reports.
• Complete post-payroll audits, prepare metrics, track errors, and support internal and external audits.
• Review, standardize, and improve payroll processes while identifying risks and documenting procedures.
• Maintain payroll systems and tools covering earnings, benefits, deductions, taxes, garnishments, and other payroll components.
• Interpret pay policies and government regulations, verify statutory compliance, and oversee testing for system and legislative updates.
• Participate in payroll projects and collaborate with cross-functional departments, vendors, stakeholders, and senior management.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of work experience with a Bachelor's or advanced degree; 3 or more years is preferred.
• Degree or equivalent experience in accounting, Human Resources, or a related field; 5 or more years of APAC payroll experience may be considered.
• Deep knowledge of APAC payroll statutory regulations and experience with various payroll systems.
• Experience with audits, payroll compliance, process documentation, knowledge transfer, and coordinating multiple projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, planning, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Proficient written and spoken English is required. Mandarin Chinese communication skills are an advantage.

Nice to have

• Experience with transition planning, knowledge transfer, and process mapping.
• Proficiency in automation and use of AI tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, hands-on, growth-oriented work environment with tight timelines.
• Opportunities to contribute to projects with impact across a global payments organization.
• Regular collaboration with cross-functional teams, payroll vendors, stakeholders, and senior management.
• Hybrid working arrangement with regular office attendance.