Payroll Specialist III

The Payroll Specialist III is an experienced payroll professional responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll across multiple countries within an assigned region.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role owns the end-to-end execution of payroll processes and ensures all payroll activities are completed in line with local legislative requirements, company policy, and established timelines.

The Payroll Specialist III serves as a regional subject matter expert in payroll processes and compliance, is responsible for ensuring payroll activities are compliant with local statutory requirements across assigned countries, and acts as the primary day-to-day contact for payroll providers, supporting delivery against agreed service levels.

The role partners closely with People Operations, Finance, and external providers to ensure data integrity, compliance, and a consistently high standard of payroll delivery, while contributing to the ongoing improvement and scalability of payroll operations.

Be part of something bigger

Pax8 continues to expand across APAC, building a collaborative, people‑first culture where innovation and integrity guide how we work. Learn more about life at Pax8 through our stories on pax8.com and the Pax8 Blog.

Working arrangement At Pax8 APAC

We believe great work happens when people connect, collaborate, and grow together — so our teams are based in-office, with flexibility built in.

• During your first 6 months, you'll be based in our Manila office to immerse yourself in the team, the culture, and your role.

• After 6 months, you'll be eligible to request a hybrid arrangement of up to 2 days working from home each week, tailored to your role and team rhythm.

We're committed to being an employer of choice, and workplace flexibility is a core part of how we attract, support and retain great people.

This is an onsite, dayshift role and will work at our office in One Ayala, Makati City.

What you’ll be doing

End-to-End Payroll Processing & Execution (60%)

• Execute end-to-end payroll processing for all APAC countries (including Australia, New Zealand, the Philippines, and other in-scope markets), ensuring payroll is delivered accurately and on time each cycle

• Collect, validate, and reconcile payroll inputs from relevant stakeholders prior to submission

• Review and audit payroll outputs from external providers (e.g., Deel), identifying and resolving discrepancies

• Maintain payroll calendars and ensure adherence to cut-off timelines

• Escalate issues or risks impacting payroll accuracy or delivery

• Provide payroll processing support across other regions as required, ensuring continuity of payroll operations during periods of absence, in line with established processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Compliance, Legislation & Risk Management (20%)

• Apply extensive knowledge of local payroll legislation, tax, and statutory requirements to ensure compliant payroll delivery

• Monitor and respond to regulatory changes, updating processes and documentation as needed

• Support payroll audits by preparing required data, reconciliations, and documentation

• Identify compliance risks and contribute to mitigation actions

Stakeholder Partnership & Employee Support (15%)

• Act as a point of contact for payroll-related queries, resolving issues accurately and efficiently
  Partner with People Operations to ensure employee lifecycle changes are reflected correctly in payroll

• Collaborate with Finance on payroll reconciliations, reporting, and month-end activities

• Work with payroll vendors to support accurate and timely delivery against agreed standards

Process Improvement, Systems & Documentation (5%)

• Identify and support improvements to payroll processes, systems, and data flows

• Contribute to automation and efficiency initiatives

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date process documentation

• Participate in testing (UAT) for payroll-related system changes

• Share knowledge and provide guidance to less experienced team members

What you’ll bring

• 5+ years of payroll experience, including multi-country exposure

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements

• Experience working with third-party payroll providers

• Advanced Excel skills (data validation, reconciliation, analysis)

• Experience with Workday, Deel, or similar payroll systems

• High attention to detail and ability to work in a deadline-driven environment

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple payrolls simultaneously

• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain payroll concepts clearly to a range of stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and resolve complex payroll issues

What you’ll enjoy

• Competitive salary

• HMO coverage

• 20 days paid annual leave + 10 days bonus annual leave

• 10 days paid annual sick leave

• 13th‑month pay

• Access to LinkedIn Learning & Learning & Development tools and training opportunities

• Employee recognition programs

• Fun and engaging company events

Building trust in how we hire

At Pax8, we care deeply about building genuine, trust based relationships — starting with how we hire. To protect our business, our teams, and our customers, we use a range of measures throughout the recruitment process to help confirm authenticity and prevent fraud. These safeguards are designed to be fair, respectful, and proportionate, and may evolve as risks change. By applying, you acknowledge that we take steps to verify identity and representation during hiring. If you're applying as your authentic self, you have nothing to worry about — we're excited to meet you. We also use thoughtfully applied AI-enabled tools to support our hiring process. These tools may assist with tasks such as reviewing or prioritising applications, but hiring decisions are made by our people. More information is available in our Recruitment Privacy Notice. If you have questions about how we hire or would prefer not to have your application supported by these tools, you can opt out at any part of our process.

We welcome all backgrounds

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the criteria. We're committed to diverse perspectives, inclusive hiring and sharing your transferrable skills. To fulfil this role, you must hold valid right to work in the Philippines.

Your Pax8 office experience
Our Manila office provides a collaborative, engaging environment designed for connection, learning and high‑performance teamwork. Expect a modern workspace, community‑driven culture and the energy of a rapidly expanding global tech business.

Grow your career with unlimited runway

There's extensive room for a talented individual to grow at pace — whether that's advancing quickly in this role or exploring one of the many opportunities across our global organisation. You'll have access to our internal development hub designed to accelerate your skills and stretch your potential. Alongside specialist Learning & Development trainers, you'll also tap into AI powered tools, "born in the cloud" mentors, and cross continent collaboration that broaden your perspective and sharpen your expertise. We'll give you the space, trust, and the right projects to help you thrive — and full visibility of what it takes to reach your next level.

About Pax8

Our mission is to be the world's favourite place to buy cloud products. We are a fast-growing, dynamic, and high-energy organisation with a start-up feel, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on the business. Culture is important to us, and at Pax8, it's business, and it IS personal. We are passionate, creative, and unconventional. We work hard, keep it fun, and expect the best! We Elev8 each other. We Advoc8 for our partners. We Innov8 continuously. We Celebr8 life.

Background checks

As part of our hiring process, we are required to undertake pre-employment checks on all candidates that are successful in their application with Pax8. As part of these checks Pax8 will request ID verification, reference requests and qualification checks (additional checks may be completed for certain countries, such as criminal and financial). All checks are completed by our third-party provider, First Advantage. Once checks have been completed all candidates will receive a copy for their records.

Equal opportunities

Pax8 are an equal opportunities employer and welcome individuals who are in possession of the appropriate requirements to work within the country you have applied for. Offered individuals will be asked to undertake identity, security compliance and reference checks. Your privacy is important to us. Privacy notice: https://www.pax8.com/en-us/terms/job-applicant-privacy-notice/