Senior Payroll Manager, APAC

About Anthropic

Anthropic is dedicated to developing reliable, interpretable, and steerable artificial intelligence systems aimed at ensuring safety and positive societal impact. Our diverse team of researchers, engineers, policy specialists, and business leaders collaborate to build these beneficial AI solutions.

Role Overview

We are looking for a meticulous Senior Payroll Analyst to join our expanding Finance department in Singapore. This role involves managing comprehensive payroll processing for multiple Asia-Pacific countries ensuring accuracy, adherence to local regulations, and timely payroll delivery. The position reports directly to the Head of International Accounting and indirectly to the Head of Global Payroll.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for APAC entities including India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, and expanding regions.
• Assist in extending payroll services to additional countries such as New Zealand.
• Support month-end payroll accounting activities and queries within the Corporate Accounting team.
• Ensure all payroll activities adhere to local tax laws and employment regulations across jurisdictions.
• Oversee collaboration and maintain strong relationships with third-party payroll vendors.
• Handle employee inquiries related to international payroll matters promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate with the equity team to administer stock option processes.
• Resolve tax notices issued by respective authorities internationally.
• Work closely with People, Tax, Global Mobility, Finance, and other departments to address payroll inconsistencies and to improve related processes.
• Prepare detailed payroll reports and analytics for management review.
• Contribute to payroll system integrations and automation projects.
• Execute payroll processing utilizing Workday and the PwC Global Payroll Platform.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related area.
• Over 10 years’ experience in payroll operations, including a minimum of 5 years managing international payroll.
• Demonstrable expertise in handling various compensation types such as regular, off-cycle, severance, taxable benefits, and equity.
• Comprehensive understanding of international payroll compliance and regulatory frameworks.
• Experienced in payroll journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures.
• Proficiency with Workday HRIS and global payroll systems, preferably PwC’s platform.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to effectively multitask and maintain accuracy under pressure.
• Strong analytical capabilities combined with problem-solving skills.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting rapid expansion into new international markets.
• Familiarity with European employment laws and tax regulations.
• Background in payroll system implementation projects.
• Knowledge of major HRIS platforms.

Additional Information

Applicants should have at minimum a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and practical experience relevant to payroll operations. This role is onsite in Singapore but follows a hybrid policy requiring staff to be onsite at least 25% of the time. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible candidates, with legal assistance provided where applicable.

We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups, to promote diversity and inclusion within our team.

Note: All recruitment communications will come exclusively from @anthropic.com email addresses or authorized agencies. Candidates should exercise caution to avoid fraudulent solicitations.

Company Culture

Anthropic focuses on large-scale, impactful AI research with a collaborative environment valuing clear communication and interdisciplinary cooperation. Our work advances the long-term goals of creating steerable and trustworthy AI systems.

We offer competitive packages including compensation, benefits, equity donation matching options, paid leave, flexible hours, and a modern office environment designed for collaboration.