APAC Payroll Specialist

About Legora

Legora is transforming legal work by creating AI-powered solutions co-designed with legal professionals. We collaborate with top legal teams worldwide who demand accuracy and speed, helping them streamline workflows and focus on critical strategic decisions. Our platform rapidly analyzes thousands of documents and manages end-to-end workflows, trusted by over 1,000 customers in more than 50 countries including major firms like Cleary Gottlieb and Barclays. Having achieved over $100 million in ARR, we have teams spread across Europe, North America, and APAC, continuing expansion through acquisitions.

We foster a culture that values ownership, high performance without ego, and collective growth. If you thrive in dynamic, impact-driven environments and push high standards, this is where you belong.

Role Summary

We are seeking an APAC Payroll Specialist to support and scale payroll operations across multiple APAC countries. Partnering closely with the Global Payroll Manager, you will oversee outsourced payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate payroll execution. This role emphasizes coordination with external providers, quality assurance, and process enhancement rather than hands-on payroll processing. As our payroll function expands, you will have opportunities to tailor the role to your expertise and interests.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison with external payroll vendors, managing monthly payroll schedules and deadlines.
• Guarantee accurate and punctual payroll across all APAC jurisdictions.
• Provide backup support for the Global Payroll Manager when absent.
• Conduct payroll audits, validations, and reconciliations to identify inconsistencies.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements and internal controls.
• Support audit processes and maintain comprehensive, updated documentation.
• Develop and standardize payroll workflows, fostering automation and efficiency improvements.
• Handle payroll-related data inputs from the HRIS (HiBob) ensuring data integrity.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams on reporting, issue resolution, and payroll inquiries.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is methodical and process-oriented, takes ownership, demonstrates accountability, and applies a problem-solving approach within a fast-paced international context. Strong communication across different cultures and time zones is essential.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Experience managing payroll across multiple countries, particularly in outsourced settings.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll processes and associated controls.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with HRIS and various payroll systems.

Preferred but Not Mandatory

• Exposure to payroll service providers like BDO, Deel, or Remote.
• Experience establishing payroll procedures from the ground up.
• Knowledge of audit procedures and compliance standards.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Legora is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity, embracing applicants from all backgrounds. We prohibit discrimination based on protected characteristics, ensuring a welcoming environment where every team member can excel.