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Position Overview
The APAC and LATAM Payroll Specialist will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payrolls across multiple countries within the APAC and LATAM regions. Sitting in the US, this role acts as the key liaison between local HR teams, finance, third-party payroll providers, and employees, ensuring compliance with local regulations and internal policies.
Essential Job Functions
- Manage the payroll email inbox and respond to inquiries related to international payroll activities
- Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries from employees and internal teams
- Coordinate monthly payroll processing for employees across APAC and LATAM regions in collaboration with external payroll vendors
- Review and validate payroll inputs (e.g. new hires, terminations, bonuses, overtime, benefits, tax details)
- Perform gross-to-net pay checks and reconciliation reports, ensuring accurate and timely payments
- Ensure compliance with local statutory requirements (tax, social security, pensions, etc.)
- Stay updated on payroll legislation and regulatory changes in each country within remit
- Maintain accurate employee records in the HR/payroll systems
- Support audits and reporting requirements related to payroll
- Collaborate with Finance on payroll funding, journal entries, and month-end reporting
- Prepare, reconcile, and post semi-monthly and monthly payroll journal entries for international locations
- Perform balance sheet reconciliations and complete BlackLine reviews for global entities during month-end close
- Assist in implementing payroll process improvements and system enhancements
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
- 2+ years’ experience in multi-country payroll, ideally across both APAC and LATAM regions
- Solid understanding of payroll legislation in key countries (e.g. China, Japan, Singapore, Mexico, etc.)
- Experience working with third-party payroll providers
- Strong attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive data with discretion
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with payroll or HRIS systems (e.g. UKG, Workday, ADP, etc.)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines across multiple time zones
Other Attributes:
- Payroll certification
- Experience with system implementation or payroll migrations
- Understanding of international mobility and expatriate payrolls
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At StepStone, we believe that our people are our most important asset and crucial to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to create an environment that empowers our employees and allows them to be heard, regardless of title or tenure. Our organizational community features multiple Employment Resource Groups as well as mentorship programs to enhance the employee experience for all.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, StepStone does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old to apply.
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Skills Required
- 2+ years' experience in multi-country payroll
- Solid understanding of payroll legislation in key countries
- Experience working with third-party payroll providers
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with payroll or HRIS systems
- Payroll certification
- Experience with system implementation or payroll migrations
StepStone Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about StepStone Group and has not been reviewed or approved by StepStone Group.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as generous with multiple plan options, and in some cases employee‑only premiums are fully paid. Feedback suggests wellness resources and plan choice enhance the overall value of the package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) program that is viewed favorably. Feedback suggests long‑term incentive elements complement core retirement benefits.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental support includes leave coaching, paid parental leave, and resources for new parents alongside related travel and logistical supports. Feedback suggests these policies are a meaningful part of the benefits package.
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What We Do
StepStone Group (Nasdaq: STEP) is a global private markets investment firm focused on providing customized investment solutions and advisory and data services to our clients. StepStone’s clients include some of the world’s largest public and private defined benefit and defined contribution pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and insurance companies, as well as prominent endowments, foundations, family offices and private wealth clients, which include high-net-worth and mass affluent individuals.StepStone partners with its clients to develop and build private markets portfolios designed to meet their specific objectives across the private equity, infrastructure, private debt and real estate asset classes.
