APAC Payroll Leader: Transformation & Compliance

Equinix, Inc.; Manila; Hybrid; PHP 8,766,000 - 12,523,000; Full time

Job summary

Equinix, Inc. in Manila, Philippines (APAC region) seeks a Senior Manager to lead regional payroll operations across multiple markets, applying expert knowledge of SOX controls, governance, and standardized processes.

You will guide complex payroll decisions, represent payroll in cross-functional forums, and drive continuous improvement across regions. You will partner with HR, Finance, stock services, and global payroll teams to ensure compliant, scalable delivery, manage vendor relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• Minimum 10 years payroll/stock experience with 5 years in people leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll transformation and standardization across APAC markets.
• Manage vendor performance, budgets, and escalation resolution.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, and global payroll teams to ensure compliance.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Stakeholder management

SOX controls

Regional payroll knowledge

Vendor governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership & coaching

Process standardization

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ADP GlobalView

ADP Celergo

SAP Payroll

Workday

Kronos

ServiceNow

Salesforce Service Cloud

Job description

Equinix, Inc. in Manila, Philippines (APAC region) seeks a Senior Manager to lead regional payroll operations across multiple markets, applying expert knowledge of SOX controls, governance, and standardized processes.

You will guide complex payroll decisions, represent payroll in cross-functional forums, and drive continuous improvement across regions. You will partner with HR, Finance, stock services, and global payroll teams to ensure compliant, scalable delivery, manage vendor relationships