Payroll Specialist - Asia Pacific & Latin America

stepstone· Human Resources
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📍 Dublin

About this role

We are global private markets specialists delivering tailored investment solutions, advisory services, and impactful, data driven insights to the world’s investors. Leveraging the power of our platform and our peerless intelligence across sectors, strategies, and geographies, we help identify the advantages and the answers our clients need to succeed.

Position Overview 

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.

Essential Job Functions 

  • 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

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • 2+ years’ experience in multi-country payroll, ideally across both APAC and LATAM regions
  • Solid understanding of payroll legislation in key countries (e.g. China, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, etc.)
  • Experience working with third-party payroll providers
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive data with discretion
  • Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with payroll or HRIS systems (e.g. UKG, Workday, ADP, etc.)
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and manage deadlines across multiple time zones

Other Attributes: 

  • Payroll certification
  • Experience with system implementation or payroll migrations
  • Understanding of international mobility and expatriate payrolls

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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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This Payroll Specialist - Asia Pacific & Latin America role at stepstone is based in Dublin. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
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When was the Payroll Specialist - Asia Pacific & Latin America job at stepstone posted?
This Payroll Specialist - Asia Pacific & Latin America position at stepstone was posted on Mar 25, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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