Payroll Specialist (Philippines Remote)

About this role

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.