Payroll Specialist - Asia Pacific & Latin America

StepStone Group•San Diego, CA

12h

About The Position

We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed. Position Overview The APAC and LATAM Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payrolls across multiple countries within the APAC and LATAM regions. Sitting in the US, this role acts as the key liaison between local HR teams, finance, third-party payroll providers, and employees, ensuring compliance with local regulations and internal policies.

Requirements

2+ years’ experience in multi-country payroll, ideally across both APAC and LATAM regions
Solid understanding of payroll legislation in key countries (e.g. China, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, etc.)
Experience working with third-party payroll providers
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive data with discretion
Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with payroll or HRIS systems (e.g. UKG, Workday, ADP, etc.)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and manage deadlines across multiple time zones

Nice To Haves

Payroll certification
Experience with system implementation or payroll migrations
Understanding of international mobility and expatriate payrolls

Responsibilities

Manage the payroll email inbox and respond to inquiries related to international payroll activities
Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees and internal teams
Coordinate monthly payroll processing for employees across APAC and LATAM regions in collaboration with external payroll vendors
Review and validate payroll inputs (e.g. new hires, terminations, bonuses, overtime, benefits, tax details)
Perform gross-to-net pay checks and reconciliation reports, ensuring accurate and timely payments
Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements (tax, social security, pensions, etc.)
Stay updated on payroll legislation and regulatory changes in each country within remit
Maintain accurate employee records in the HR/payroll systems
Support audits and reporting requirements related to payroll
Collaborate with Finance on payroll funding, journal entries, and month-end reporting
Prepare, reconcile, and post semi-monthly and monthly payroll journal entries for international locations
Perform balance sheet reconciliations and complete BlackLine reviews for global entities during month-end close
Assist in implementing payroll process improvements and system enhancements