Payroll Lead (Finance)

TL;DR

Payroll Lead (Finance): Managing end-to-end international payroll for 300+ employees across the APAC region with an accent on geographic expansion and compliance. Focus on optimizing payroll processes, leading due diligence for acquisitions, and ensuring tax regulation adherence.

Location: Singapore (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a leading customer engagement platform that empowers brands to deliver personalized experiences using AI-powered decisioning and orchestration.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end international payroll for 300+ employees across Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Indonesia, and Dubai.
• Manage geographic expansion into new countries, supporting payroll system testing and implementations.
• Lead payroll due diligence and integration processes for potential company acquisitions.
• Partner with the Global People team to implement process improvements and optimize payroll systems.
• Maintain internal control documentation, policies, and procedures, including payroll journal entries for accounting.
• Act as the primary escalation point for complex payroll queries and resolve tax issues with in-country providers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience in the APAC region.
• Thorough knowledge of APAC payroll taxes and regulations.
• Experience with Workday and foreign payroll platforms such as ADP Celergo.
• Solid experience setting up payroll operations in foreign countries.
• General understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Must be based in Singapore to support hybrid work arrangements.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package that may include equity.
• Retirement and Employee Stock Purchase Plans.
• Flexible paid time off and comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• Family services, including fertility benefits and equal paid parental leave.
• Professional development support via formal career pathing and a yearly learning stipend.
• Hybrid work environment designed to foster community, connection, and innovation.