Payroll Specialist (Philippines Remote) at Turnitin

Job description

The Global Payroll team at Turnitin is responsible for delivering accurate, compliant, and timely payroll across 15+ countries and 18 legal entities worldwide. The Payroll Specialist – APAC is responsible for managing end-to-end payroll processing across the Asia-Pacific region, ensuring compliance with country-specific statutory requirements while supporting a positive employee experience. The primary customers of this role are Turnitin employees across APAC, supported by payroll vendors CloudPay and PayAsia/Deel. This role works cross-functionally with the HR/People, Finance, Legal, and Benefits teams.  Responsibilities:   Maintains end-to-end payroll workflows to ensure all transactions — including employee job changes, one-time payments, deduction changes, garnishments, compensation changes, new hires, terminations, inter-company transfers, and final payments — are processed accurately and in compliance with country-specific statutory requirements.  Manages multi-country payroll processing across APAC regions utilizing CloudPay, ensuring timely and accurate payroll delivery across multiple legal entities.  Completes payroll reconciliation following a thorough review of payroll input and audit reports, including variance analysis and sign-off documentation.  Works with payroll vendors and regional tax authorities to ensure compliance with all reporting requirements and ensures payroll taxes are paid and reported to the appropriate jurisdictions in a timely manner.  Assists with preparing and filing tax reports and gathering payroll data for inclusion in financial statements and audits.  Coordinates the year-end process for assigned APAC regions to ensure timely and accurate issuance of end-of-year tax forms.  Partners cross-functionally with HR/People, Finance, Legal, and Benefits teams to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll-impacting changes.  Responds timely and professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries.  Identifies and escalates payroll discrepancies, vendor issues, and compliance risks to the Senior Manager of Global Payroll in a timely manner.  Requirements:  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or Business Administration — or equivalent professional payroll experience in lieu of a degree  3–5 years of multi-country payroll processing experience, preferably within the APAC region  Hands-on experience with global payroll platforms; experience with CloudPay and/or PayAsia/Deel a strong plus  Familiarity with APAC statutory compliance requirements across countries such as Australia, India, Korea, Japan, or Philippines  Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and HRIS/payroll reporting tools  Willing to work in Flexible Hours (2 hours APAC, 2 hours EMEA, 4 hours US Time) Tii Elements :  Accuracy & Accountability — demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and takes ownership of payroll outcomes  Compliance Mindset — stays current on regional legislation and proactively flags risk  Collaboration — builds effective relationships with HR, Finance, and vendor partners across time zones  Communication — responds professionally to employee and stakeholder inquiries with clarity and timeliness  Adaptability — thrives in a fast-paced, multi-country environment with competing deadlines  Total Rewards @ Turnitin At Turnitin, we believe Total Rewards go far beyond pay. While salary, bonus, or commission are important, they’re only part of the value you receive in exchange for your work. Beyond compensation, you’ll experience the intrinsic rewards of unleashing your potential and making a positive impact on global education. You’ll also thrive in a culture free of politics, surrounded by