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full-timePayroll Manager, APAC
Flexport · Shenzhen, China
Flexport operates as a global logistics technology platform that helps companies move merchandise across international markets using its software and services. In this role, the Payroll Manager for APAC will oversee the end‑to‑end payroll process for the company’s entities across more than eighteen countries in the region, including Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Greater China, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, India and any new markets as Flexport expands. Day‑to‑day responsibilities include managing monthly payroll runs, coordinating with local payroll vendors, ensuring accurate and timely payments, handling off‑cycle and statutory payments such as bonuses, maternity, paternity and sick leave, overseeing overtime calculations in line with local multipliers, and processing post‑employment and compensation changes. The role also involves leading a small payroll team, driving data accuracy by working closely with Finance on funding, general ledger booking and month‑end reconciliations, maintaining compliance documentation, supporting audit requests, and partnering with the Expansion team to onboard new entities onto payroll. Success in this position requires strong knowledge of multi‑country APAC payroll regulations, experience with vendor management, the ability to lead and develop a team, and solid analytical and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
About Flexport: At Flexport, we believe global trade can move the human race forward. That’s why it’s our mission to make global commerce so easy there will be more of it. We’re shaping the future of a $10T industry with solutions powered by innovative technology and exceptional people. Today, companies of all sizes—from emerging brands to Fortune 500s—use Flexport technology to move more than $19B of merchandise across 112 countries a year. The recent global supply chain crisis has put Flexport center stage as we continue to play a pivotal role in how goods move around the world. We are proud to have the support of the best investors in the game who believe in our mission, solutions and people. Ready to tackle global challenges that impact business, society, and the environment? Come join us. The Opportunity As Flexport continues to grow its footprint across Asia Pacific, we're looking for a Payroll Manager to be the cornerstone of payroll excellence across the region. You'll own the full payroll cycle for our APAC entities — spanning Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Greater China, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, India and other new markets as we expand — and serve as the go-to expert where precision, compliance, and people experience intersect. Sitting within the APAC People team and reporting to the Senior Director, People APAC, this is a people-manager role leading a team of one, with significant cross-functional visibility. You'll set the regional payroll operating standard, drive payroll strategy, build out your team as scale demands, and work closely with Finance, People Operations, and business partners to ensure every employee across APAC is paid accurately and on time. What You'll Do - Own Regional Payroll End to End: Lead monthly payroll processing across 18+ APAC entities, managing vendor relationships and ensuring timely, accurate execution at scale. - Handle Direct Payroll Execution: Perform hands-on processing and verification for assigned entities, directly coordinating with payroll vendors to calculate and finalize local payroll runs. - Lead & Develop the Team: Manage and grow a direct report responsible for payroll data preparation — set priorities, review quality, and build a team structure that scales with new-market growth. - Drive Data Accuracy: Coordinate with Finance on payment funding, GL booking, cost centre allocation, and month-end reconciliations — keeping payroll and finance in lockstep. - Support the Full Employee Lifecycle: Own off-cycle payments, bonus runs, and statutory pay calculations across all employment events, ensuring compliance with local labour requirements. - Enable Compliant Growth: Partner with the Expansion team to onboard new APAC entities onto payroll — from vendor setup to first run — as Flexport enters new markets. - Support on regional bonus scheme: partner with global and regional stakeholders on incentive plan. - Be the Audit & Compliance Expert: Own external audit requests, maintain payroll documentation standards, and manage compliance notifications as the business evolves. - Elevate Vendor Performance: Own vendor SLA performance across a large multi-vendor footprint, proactively resolving service issues and driving consistent quality across all markets. - Own Leave & Statutory Pay Calculations: Calculate maternity, paternity, sick, and other statutory leave pay amounts across all APAC entities, coordinating with People Ops on eligibility determination. - Manage Overtime Compliance: Ensure accurate, compliant overtime calculations across markets with strict statutory multiplier requirements. - Administer Post-Employment Payments: Process ongoing non-compete payments and other post-termination obligations, tracking start and stop dates for accuracy. - Execute Compensation Changes: Process merit increases and promotions once approved, including any required backpay adjustments, accurately and on schedule. - Lead Annual Compliance Cycles: Own annual individual income tax reconciliation and social insurance/housing fund base adjustments across applicable markets. - Manage Equity-Related Withholding: Handle tax withholding and reporting obligations triggered by RSU vesting events across jurisdictions. What We're Looking For - 8+ years of hands-on APAC payroll experience, including 3+ years managing/leading a team, and demonstrated ownership of 5+ countries' payroll operations at scale (ideally 10+). - Broad multi-country payroll experience across the region — Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Greater China, Vietnam, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, Cambodia, Philippines, India — with a track record of standing up new-market payroll from scratch. - Deep knowledge of statutory compliance, local labour laws, and payroll vendor management across a large, diverse APAC footprint. - Proven people-management experience — able to coach, delegate, and build capability in a small but scaling team. - Hands-on experience using modern A
| Role | Payroll Manager, APAC |
|---|---|
| Company | Flexport |
| Location | Shenzhen, China |
| Type | full-time |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-10-09 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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