Manager, International Payroll Operations APAC

Certexamdb; Colombia; Presencial; COP 130.434.777 - 158.102.760; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Certexamdb is looking for a Manager of International Payroll to lead a regional payroll team and ensure compliance across APAC countries. The candidate will oversee payroll processes, including daily adjustments and tax processing, while providing subject matter expertise to cross-functional teams.

This role requires strong operational oversight and adaptability to changing regulations. A salary range of 3,300,000 INR - 4,000,000 INR per year is offered.

Formación

• 6+ years in international payroll operations, particularly in EOR and HR Tech.
• 2+ years managing a regional or international payroll team.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations across multiple APAC countries.

Responsabilidades

• Manage and develop a regional payroll team ensuring operational excellence.
• Oversee payroll processes including tax processing and statutory remittances.
• Design and implement workflows for regional execution.

Conocimientos

International payroll operations

Payroll tax regulations

Advanced Excel skills

Client-facing communication

Team-building

Educación

GPMI certification

CIPP/A certification

Descripción del empleo

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage and develop a regional payroll team, providing mentorship and oversight to ensure high standards of operational excellence and compliance.
• Regional Operations: Oversee end‑to‑end payroll processes in all active APAC countries and other assigned jurisdictions, including daily adjustments, tax processing, and accurate statutory remittances.
• Scalable Strategy: As the APAC region and other international markets evolve, design and implement localized workflows that allow team members to take ownership of regional execution while maintaining global consistency.
• Subject Matter Expertise: Provide internal payroll expertise and strategic guidance to cross‑functional partners, including customer‑facing teams, International Finance, Legal, and Operations.
• Global Reconciliation: Ensure accurate quarterly and year‑end processing, including tax reconciliations across all international jurisdictions where we operate.
• Compliance Oversight: Stay current on evolving payroll‑related laws and regulations across the APAC region and beyond to ensure the organization remains fully compliant.
• Product Innovation: Act as a key stakeholder and subject matter expert, partnering with Product and Engineering teams to automate and scale payroll products around your operational expertise.
• Audit & Controls: Support internal control and compliance efforts, including process testing, documentation updates, and remediation as needed.
• Other Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in international payroll operations, specifically within the EOR, PEO, or HR Tech space.
• 2+ years of experience managing a regional or international payroll team.
• Strong knowledge of payroll tax regulations and statutory requirements across multiple APAC countries (e.g., Singapore, Australia, India, etc.) and experience with International Contractor compliance.
• Proven experience leveraging and optimizing payroll software and global platforms.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to perform complex data analysis and financial modeling.
• Excellent client‑facing and communication skills, with the ability to address executive‑level inquiries and concerns.
• Strong interpersonal and team‑building skills with the ability to motivate and guide a diverse group of payroll professionals across different time zones.
• Strong Plus: Experience building or advising on the development of tech products around payroll operations.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CPP, CIPP, or regional equivalents) would be a significant advantage.
• GPMI (Global Payroll Management Institute) certification.
• CIPP/A (Certified Information Privacy Professional/Asia).
• Regional memberships such as APA (Australian Payroll Association) or equivalent local bodies.

How You Will Do Your Work

As a Manager, International Payroll, how results are achieved is paramount for your success and ultimately result in our success as an organization. In this role, your foundational knowledge, skills, abilities and personal attributes are anchored in the following: Strategic Oversight – exercises extreme attention to detail while maintaining a high‑level view of regional trends and operational health. Regional Payroll Authority – robust foundational knowledge in APAC payroll, with a broad understanding of international contractor compliance. Adaptability – the ability to adjust your approach or leadership style in response to rapid changes in the external regulatory environment or internal business needs. Consultative Leadership – focuses on building relationships, understanding complex problems, and developing long‑term solutions through active listening and cross‑functional collaboration. Standardization & Reporting – drives the creation of accurate records, reporting frameworks, and documented processes to ensure regional scalability.

Salary Range

The base wage range for this position is targeted at 3,300,000 INR - 4,000,000 INR per year.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer open to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or familial status, disability, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status. Justworks is fully dedicated to providing necessary support to candidates with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations. We also provide reasonable accommodations to employees based on their sincerely held religious beliefs, as well as for other covered reasons consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you're in need of a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at [e-mail]. Your comfort and success matter to us, and we're here to ensure an inclusive experience.