APAC Payroll Specialist

About Legora

Legora is transforming the legal industry by creating AI-driven workspaces designed in collaboration with legal professionals. Our tools enable legal teams to work faster, with greater clarity and precision by automating the review of thousands of documents and managing workflows end-to-end. Trusted by over 1,000 customers across 50+ countries, including top firms like Cleary Gottlieb and Barclays, we have grown to a $100M+ annual recurring revenue, with teams globally and ongoing expansion through acquisitions.

Legora nurtures a culture of ownership, high standards, collaborative growth, and impact-driven performance where every team member contributes and no one coasts.

Role Overview

We are seeking an APAC Payroll Specialist to support our regional growth. In partnership with the Global Payroll Manager, you will oversee payroll operations across multiple APAC countries managed through external providers. Your role will focus on coordination, quality assurance, and process optimization rather than direct payroll processing. You will be instrumental in refining payroll procedures to facilitate seamless expansion.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the liaison for external payroll vendors, managing monthly cycles and deadlines
• Ensure timely and precise payroll execution across all APAC countries
• Provide backup support to the Global Payroll Manager when needed
• Validate and reconcile payroll data, scrutinizing reports to detect any inconsistencies
• Maintain adherence to local payroll laws and internal policies
• Assist with audit preparations and keep documentation comprehensive and current
• Develop and enhance payroll protocols, creating standardized workflows and driving automation to boost efficiency
• Manage payroll-related data inputs from HRIS (HiBob), ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to support reporting, reconciliations, and resolve vendor queries

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be highly organized, process-oriented, and proactive with a strong sense of responsibility. Excellent communication skills across cultures and time zones are essential to succeed in this fast-paced setting.

Qualifications and Experience

• Background in managing payroll across multiple countries, particularly in outsourced frameworks
• Comprehensive knowledge of payroll controls and operational processes
• Exceptional attention to detail paired with analytical capability
• Experience using HRIS and payroll technology platforms

Desirable Additional Skills

• Familiarity with payroll service providers such as BDO, Deel, and Remote
• Experience designing payroll processes from inception
• Exposure to audit procedures and regulatory compliance standards

Equality and Inclusion Statement

Legora is an equal opportunity employer committed to building diverse teams and cultivating an inclusive environment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on legally protected characteristics.