Payroll Compliance Analyst

POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.

POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture.

As of the end of 2024, POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across 30+ countries and regions. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.

Opportunity Overview:

We are seeking a Payroll Compliance Analyst to join our New York City office on a full-time, onsite (5 days/week) basis. This role is responsible for drafting and maintaining payroll-related policies and ensuring payroll compliance across the United States and Canada.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical payroll knowledge, a compliance-first mindset, and the ability to work independently while serving as a key backup to the payroll operations team. This role partners closely with Payroll, HR, Legal, Finance, and external vendors to ensure payroll practices align with federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.

This is an onsite role out of our New York City, NY office.

What You Will Achieve

• Maintain accurate, compliant, and up-to-date payroll policies, handbooks, and guidelines
• Ensure ongoing compliance with U.S. and Canadian payroll laws, including minimum wage, overtime, tax withholding, and employee classification
• Proactively identify payroll compliance risks and recommend corrective actions
• Support audits, internal reviews, and compliance reporting with clear documentation
• Act as a trusted payroll compliance resource for cross-functional partners
• Strengthen payroll governance and controls while supporting business growth
• Provide reliable backup support for payroll processing during peak periods or absences
• Draft, review, and update payroll handbooks, policies, and procedural guidelines
• Monitor and interpret payroll-related regulatory changes, including:
  • Federal, state, city, and provincial minimum wage
  • Overtime and hours-of-work rules
  • Tax withholding, tax registration, and unemployment insurance
  • Employee classification (exempt/non-exempt, contractor vs employee)
  • FLSA, IRS, PAGA claims, and other payroll-related legal matters
    
• Support payroll compliance in benefits, workers’ compensation, leave policies, and compensation practices
• Assist with payroll audits, compliance reviews, and reporting
• Partner with Legal, HR, and Payroll vendors to resolve compliance issues
• Serve as a backup for weekly and biweekly payroll operations as needed

What You Will Need

• 3+ years of payroll experience with a strong focus on compliance
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field
• Solid working knowledge of U.S. payroll laws; Canadian payroll exposure strongly preferred
• Experience with payroll audits, policy documentation, and regulatory compliance
• Familiarity with payroll systems and compliance platforms (e.g., ADP, Workday, or similar)
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment
• Excellent communication skills and comfort collaborating cross-functionally
• High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership and accountability

Physical Requirements

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment that may require quick movements and multitasking
• Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a desk or workstation
• Ability to use a computer, keyboard, mouse, and standard office equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, via phone, and electronically
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, and reach within the office environment
• Ability to lift and carry light items (up to 10–15 pounds) such as files, packages, or office supplies
• Visual acuity sufficient to read printed materials and view a computer screen

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

What We Offer

• Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, and family leave, etc.
• Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
• Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, and new experiences, etc.

The job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position. Any duties, responsibilities, and requirements may change without notice.

*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.

**All sensitive personal data associated with this application will be used strictly for selection purposes and will be treated confidentially.

***As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.