[Hiring] Payroll Specialist @Turnitin, LLC

Role 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.

• Maintains end-to-end payroll workflows to ensure all transactions 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.

Qualifications

• 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).

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Remote First Culture
• Health Care Coverage*
• Education Reimbursement*
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Self-Care Days
• National Holidays*
• 2 Founder Days + Juneteenth Observed
• Paid Volunteer Time*
• Charitable contribution match*
• Monthly Wellness or Home Office Reimbursement*
• Access to Modern Health (mental health platform)
• Parental Leave*
• Retirement Plan with match/contribution*

* varies by country