Payroll Specialist - Asia Pacific & Latin America

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.

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

Payroll certification

Experience with system implementation or payroll migrations

Understanding of international mobility and expatriate payrolls

Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000

The salary range is an estimate of pay for this position. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related factors that can include location, education, skill, and experience. The salary range does not include any benefits or other forms of possible compensation that may be available to employees.

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At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.

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