About Arenaflex
Welcome to arenaflex – a leading global entertainment and technology company dedicated to transforming how the world experiences content. With millions of members across hundreds of countries, we pride ourselves on innovation, freedom, and responsibility. Our culture is built on trust, autonomy, and the belief that exceptional talent deserves exceptional freedom. As we continue our rapid global expansion, we are seeking talented professionals to join our dynamic finance team in the Asia-Pacific region.
At arenaflex, we believe in fostering an environment where creativity thrives, boundaries are pushed, and every team member has the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Our remote-first philosophy ensures that geography never limits your potential. Whether you're working from Manila, Singapore, or anywhere in the APAC region, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values excellence, integrity, and innovative thinking.
Position Overview
We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized APAC Payroll Specialist to join our growing Finance and Payroll team. This is a newly created remote position based in our Philippines office, offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to the efficient and accurate processing of payroll for our employees across the Asia-Pacific region.
As an integral member of our payroll operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring timely and precise compensation processing while maintaining the highest standards of data integrity, confidentiality, and compliance with regional statutory requirements. This position offers exposure to multi-country payroll operations and collaboration with cross-functional teams across different time zones.
Key Responsibilities
As an APAC Payroll Specialist at arenaflex, your core responsibilities will include:
- Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end payroll processing for assigned APAC countries using our third-party payroll infrastructure, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in every pay cycle.
- Expense Management: Process weekly expense reports in-house through our Workday host-to-host payment system, maintaining precision and adherence to company policies.
- Employee Data Management: Prepare, post, and manage payroll changes including new hires, terminations, and status changes for each entity, ensuring all updates are processed timely through Workday HCM.
- Compliance & Documentation: Responsible for reporting new hire and leaver files to payroll providers within required timelines, ensuring all documentation complies with local regulatory requirements.
- Validation & Quality Control: Perform rigorous validation of payroll input against payroll checks and coordinate with payroll carriers for necessary changes and corrections.
- Payment Coordination: Coordinate with payroll providers to ensure timely payout to employees and statutory payments, maintaining excellent relationships with external partners.
- Reporting & Analysis: Execute tasks associated with monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reporting and taxation activities, ensuring compliance with local tax regulations.
- Employee Support: Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding payroll inquiries through our Zendesk ticketing system, providing exceptional support and resolution.
- Financial Operations: Record, screen monthly payroll costs, and raise purchase orders as needed for payroll-related expenses.
- Contract Management: Report and monitor payroll providers' contract renewal dates, ensuring continuity of service and optimal vendor management.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with Philippines and Singapore team members while following global system alignment and best practices.
Essential Qualifications & Experience
To succeed in this role, you must possess:
- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Management, Finance, or a related field is required.
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in payroll and accounting processing within a BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) or shared services environment.
- Regional Expertise: Demonstrable experience in APAC payroll operations, with specific knowledge of payroll processes in Korea, Australia, and India being highly advantageous.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of payroll and associated statutory labor laws required for accurate payroll-related calculations and compliance.
- Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Google Docs, Sheets, Gmail, Microsoft Excel and Word, with intermediate to advanced Excel skills required. Experience with Workday HCM is preferred.
- Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are mandatory. Knowledge of additional Asian languages is a plus.
- Organization Skills: Exceptional attention to detail with high accuracy in transactional work, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Remote Collaboration: Ability to work remotely and collaborate effectively with APAC team members across different locations and time zones.
Preferred Skills & Competencies
Beyond the essential requirements, we value candidates who bring:
- Experience with Zendesk or similar ticketing systems for employee support
- Knowledge of multiple payroll systems and platforms
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion
- Proactive approach to process improvement and automation
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity when working with diverse teams across the region
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
- Adaptability to changing priorities and business requirements
Career Growth & Development Opportunities
At arenaflex, your career trajectory is limited only by your ambition and capability. As part of our finance organization, you will have access to:
- Professional Development: Comprehensive training programs, workshops, and educational resources to enhance your skills and knowledge.
- Career Advancement: Clear pathways for progression within the finance function and broader organization as we continue our global expansion.
- Cross-Functional Exposure: Opportunities to work with different departments and gain broader business understanding.
- Industry Learning: Access to cutting-edge payroll systems, technologies, and best practices in a global entertainment and technology environment.
- Leadership Development: Potential to grow into team lead or management roles as the payroll function expands.
Work Environment & Culture
Join arenaflex and experience a work environment that truly values its people:
- Flexible Work Culture: Enjoy flexibility in work arrangements including remote work options and adaptable scheduling that suits your lifestyle.
- Dynamic Atmosphere: Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where new challenges and opportunities arise regularly.
- Collaborative Spirit: Work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about what they do and committed to excellence.
- Freedom & Responsibility: Experience a culture that empowers you with autonomy while expecting high accountability for results.
- Inclusive Environment: Be part of a diverse, global team that celebrates different perspectives and backgrounds.
- Work-Life Balance: We emphasize maintaining a healthy balance between professional responsibilities and personal well-being.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive compensation package designed to attract and retain top talent:
- Annual Salary: Attractive base salary of $65,000 per year (commensurate with experience and qualifications)
- Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- Parental Leave: Generous parental leave policies supporting new parents
- Financial Benefits: Performance bonuses and stock options for eligible employees
- Professional Growth: Continuous learning opportunities and career development resources
- Employee Assistance: Access to mental health support and counseling services
- Entertainment Perks: Complimentary or discounted subscription to arenaflex platform
- Wellness Programs: Various wellness initiatives and resources to support your overall well-being
Note: Specific benefits and perks may vary based on location, role, and company policies. We continuously evolve our benefits to meet the needs of our talented workforce.
Why Join Arenaflex?
At arenaflex, we are more than just a company – we are a community of innovators, creators, and problem-solvers united by a common vision. When you join our team, you become part of a organization that:
- Respects and trusts its employees to make meaningful decisions
- Encourages experimentation and learning from both successes and failures
- Values transparency, honest communication, and constructive feedback
- Invests heavily in technology and tools that enable you to do your best work
- Operates with a long-term perspective, prioritizing sustainable growth over short-term gains
- Celebrates diversity and believes different perspectives drive innovation
How to Apply
If you are ready to take the next step in your career and join a team that values excellence, innovation, and people, we encourage you to apply today. We are looking for passionate individuals who are excited about contributing to our mission of entertaining the world.
To apply for this position, please submit your updated resume and cover letter through our official careers portal. Our hiring team will review applications and reach out to qualified candidates for further discussions.
arenaflex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Join us and be part of something extraordinary. We can't wait to see what you'll bring to arenaflex!