Payroll Analyst - APAC (Mandarin Speaking)

Location: Pasay, Manila, Philippines; hybrid with at least 3 days in the office

Company

hirify.global is a global payments technology company facilitating transactions among consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities.

What you will do

• Execute end-to-end payroll activities for countries within APAC payroll operations.
• Analyze and validate payroll reports, complete post-payroll audits, prepare metrics, and track errors.
• Review and improve payroll processes through standardization, documentation, process mapping, and risk mitigation.
• Interpret pay policies, statutory regulations, deductions, taxes, benefits, garnishments, and other items affecting net pay.
• Maintain payroll systems and tools, including testing for version and legislative updates.
• Support payroll projects, audits, compliance documentation, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of work experience with a bachelor’s or advanced degree; 3 or more years with a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Degree or equivalent experience in accounting, Human Resources, or a relevant field; alternatively, 5 or more years of APAC payroll experience for a large multi-country employer.
• Strong knowledge of APAC payroll statutory regulations and experience with various payroll systems.
• Analytical, organizational, planning, prioritization, and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and tight timelines.
• Experience maintaining relationships with payroll vendors and stakeholders and participating in audits or compliance activities.
• Proficient written and verbal English communication skills; Mandarin Chinese communication ability is an advantage.

Nice to have

• Experience with knowledge transfer, transition planning, process documentation, and training materials.
• Proficiency in automation and AI tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, hands-on, growth-oriented work environment.
• Opportunities to work with senior management and cross-functional departments.
• Work arrangement requires at least three office days per week, with the schedule confirmed by the hiring manager.
• Equal employment opportunity workplace.