APAC Payroll Lead - Strategy, Compliance & Analytics

PowerToFly; Philippines; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Visa is seeking an experienced APAC Payroll Leader to manage daily payroll operations across Asia Pacific, ensure compliance with local laws, and drive efficiency initiatives. You will lead a team, interact with cross-functional partners, and guide projects related to acquisitions and global initiatives.

The role requires deep APAC payroll knowledge, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to coach juniors.

Qualifications

• 8 or more years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum 3 years of people management experience.
• Deep working knowledge in APAC payroll statutory regulations.
• Able to maintain good working relationships with payroll vendors and stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of payroll risks, compliance and controls within complex and multi country environments.
• Proficiencies in automation and use of AI tools.
• Meticulous with strong analytical, organization and planning skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize and coordinate multiple projects.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast paced, hands on, growth oriented work environment.
• Exposure and knowledge of working with various payroll systems.
• Exposure to knowledge transfer activities such as transition planning, knowledge transfer, process documentation, etcetera.
• Proficient in English communication skills both verbal and written and with customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Candidates with the ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese will have an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage APAC payroll operations and ensure timely, accurate payroll delivery.
• Drive process efficiencies and support integration projects related to acquisitions and global initiatives.
• Coach and develop junior team members and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Produce analytics and recommendations to improve operational execution and efficiency.
• Oversee audits and compliance documentation required by government agencies.
• Participate in payroll projects or change requests to improve the working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Automation & AI tools

Payroll systems

English communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Payroll systems

Job description

Visa is seeking an experienced APAC Payroll Leader to manage daily payroll operations across Asia Pacific, ensure compliance with local laws, and drive efficiency initiatives. You will lead a team, interact with cross-functional partners, and guide projects related to acquisitions and global initiatives.

The role requires deep APAC payroll knowledge, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to coach juniors.