Manager, Global Payroll [APAC]

NASDAQ Listed-backed hyper-growth company

Rapid career advancement with opportunities to learn

Competitive salary and Performance bonus

Paid time off, Flexi-hour policy & Wellness benefits

Truly Global & Diverse Team

Skuad is seeking an experienced and highly motivated HR Operations Lead to join our dynamic team. As the HR Operations Lead for APAC, you will play a critical role in supporting and optimizing our HR functions across multiple countries. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of HR operations, compliance, and process improvement.

• HR Process Optimization: Lead and continuously improve HR processes and operations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring they align with Skuads business objectives. Streamline, automate, and standardize HR processes wherever possible.
• Compliance and Regulations: Stay up-to-date with labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements in the APAC region. Ensure Skuads HR practices are in full compliance with local labor laws and industry standards.
• Payroll and Benefits Management: Oversee payroll processing and benefits administration for employees in the APAC region. Collaborate with external partners and internal teams to ensure timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Employee Records and Documentation: Maintain and manage employee records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality. Implement a secure and organized document management system.
• Onboarding and Offboarding: Design and execute efficient onboarding and offboarding processes for employees. Ensure a smooth and positive experience for new hires and departing employees.
• Performance Management: Support the performance management process, including setting up performance evaluation cycles, goal setting, and performance improvement plans.
• HR Data and Analytics: Utilize HR data and analytics to provide insights and recommendations for data-driven decision-making and to track key HR metrics.
• Employee Relations: Handle employee relations issues, grievances, and conflicts with sensitivity and professionalism. Ensure a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Team Management: Lead and manage the HR operations team, ensuring they are aligned with Skuads goals and are efficient and effective in their roles.
• Vendor Management: Manage relationships with HR vendors and partners, ensuring service quality and cost-effectiveness.

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field. Masters degrees or HR certifications are a plus.
• Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in HR operations and management, with a strong focus on the APAC region.
• In-depth knowledge of APAC labor laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Experience with HRIS and other HR technology tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, adapting to change and growth.
• Strong analytical skills and a data-driven approach to HR decision-making.

Imagine a world without boundaries, where companies effortlessly discover, hire, and manage talent, regardless of geographical constraints. Skuad brings this vision to life. Were on a mission to democratize global talent and opportunities, making remote work accessible worldwide. Skuad empowers employers to effortlessly build, pay, and oversee exceptional global teams while handling the complexities of payroll, compliance, and taxation.

Our diverse, globally distributed team is passionate about fostering inclusive work cultures and enabling customers to thrive globally. Backed by leaders with over two decades of HR expertise, our goal is to create one million opportunities globally by 2027.

Having raised $15 million in Series A funding in Oct 2022, totaling $19 million with support from returning investors Beenext and Anthemis, were committed to driving value, learning, and continuous improvement as a united global team.

In August 2024, Skuad was acquired by Payoneer. Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO) is a leading global payments platform that partners with freelancers, SMBs, marketplaces, and enterprises to solve their biggest payment challenges. Leveraging robust technology, compliance, operations, and banking infrastructure, Payoneer powers growth for entrepreneurs in emerging markets, Payoneer makes global commerce easy and secure. Skuad s acquisition brings a key capability workforce management capabilities to Payoneer s growing financial stack.

With Skuad you get to have:

Ownership: You will own what you do. We are a results-driven team, which means we expect you to get things done.

Endless support: You will always be able to reach the help you may need. You will have the resources you need to deliver.

Experiment: This is your playground. You will come up with ideas of your own, pitch them, and take them up. You will have a free hand to execute exciting ideas.

Impact: Be a part of a world-class team where we are constantly challenged with new things and maximize the impact of the products we build.