Analyst, Payroll
PayPal
The Company
PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. Creating innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure, PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy.
We operate a global, two-sided network at scale that connects hundreds of millions of merchants and consumers. We help merchants and consumers connect, transact, and complete payments, whether they are online or in person. PayPal is more than a connection to third-party payment networks. We provide proprietary payment solutions accepted by merchants that enable the completion of payments on our platform on behalf of our customers.
We offer our customers the flexibility to use their accounts to purchase and receive payments for goods and services, as well as the ability to transfer and withdraw funds. We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account balance, PayPal and Venmo branded credit products, a credit card, a debit card, certain cryptocurrencies, or other stored value products such as gift cards, and eligible credit card rewards. Our PayPal, Venmo, and Xoom products also make it safer and simpler for friends and family to transfer funds to each other. We offer merchants an end-to-end payments solution that provides authorization and settlement capabilities, as well as instant access to funds and payouts. We also help merchants connect with their customers, process exchanges and returns, and manage risk. We enable consumers to engage in cross-border shopping and merchants to extend their global reach while reducing the complexity and friction involved in enabling cross-border trade.
Our beliefs are the foundation for how we conduct business every day. We live each day guided by our core values of Inclusion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Wellness. Together, our values ensure that we work together as one global team with our customers at the center of everything we do – and they push us to ensure we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities.
Job Summary:
PayPal is seeking a Payroll Analyst to join our APAC payroll team in Singapore. This role manages payroll operations across the region, with primary responsibility for China (70%) and additional coverage for APAC markets (30%), including India, the Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong.You will partner with payroll vendors to process end to end payroll, ensuring accurate and timely calculations, deductions, and withholdings, while maintaining compliance with statutory requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Job Description:
Essential Responsibilities:
- Partner with vendor on timely and accurate processing of end-to-end payroll for employees, ensuring accurate and timely calculations, deductions, and withholdings.
- Validate and reconcile timekeeping records, addressing any discrepancies or anomalies.
- Validate and process salary adjustments, overtime, bonuses, and other compensation components.
- Collaborate closely with HR to ensure employee data is accurate and up to date.
- Ensure compliance with labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies. Stay informed about changes in labor and tax regulations to ensure compliance in payroll practices.
- Prepare and submit required payroll reports to local authorities.
- Handle payroll inquiries from employees and provide excellent customer service.
- Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and information.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to support the business.
Expected Qualifications:
- 1+ years relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree OR Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Additional Responsibilities & Preferred Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities
- China Payroll (70%)
- Manage monthly payroll runs across multiple provinces.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including:
- Social Insurance (五险) – pension, medical, unemployment, work injury, maternity.
- Housing Fund (住房公积金) – mandatory employer/employee contributions.
- Individual Income Tax (IIT) – monthly withholding and annual reconciliation.
- Annual Bonus Taxation – special calculation rules for year-end bonuses.
- Liaise directly with Chinese regulators and local authorities to ensure timely filings.
- APAC Payroll (30%) – India, Philippines, Singapore & Hong Kong
- India: Provident Fund (PF), Employee State Insurance (ESI), Professional Tax, Income Tax (TDS), gratuity, statutory bonus payments, Labour Welfare Fund contributions.
- Philippines: Social Security System (SSS), PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG Fund contributions, withholding tax compliance, 13th month pay, overtime and holiday pay rules.
- Singapore: CPF contributions, IRAS tax filings, Skills Development Levy (SDL), Foreign Worker Levy (FWL), NS Make-Up Pay, Child Development Co-Savings Scheme reimbursements.
- Hong Kong: Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) contributions, salaries tax compliance, long service payments, severance pay, and annual employer returns to the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Coordinate with external vendors and government agencies to ensure timely submissions.
- Regional & Global Alignment
- Collaborate with global payroll teams to maintain consistency in policies and practices across APAC.
- Prepare payroll reports for Finance, HR, and management, support audits and statutory filings.
- Provide timely support to employees on payroll-related inquiries.
- Utilize payroll systems (Workday, SAP, or local platforms) to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
Requirements
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- Minimum 7 years of payroll operations experience, preferably in multinational companies.
- Strong knowledge of statutory payroll compliance in China, India, the Philippines, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
- Mandarin language capability and proven experience liaising with Chinese regulators on payroll and compliance matters will be advantageous
- Proficiency in Excel and payroll systems; familiarity with SAP or Workday is an advantage.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and communication ability.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Subsidiary:
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For the majority of employees, PayPal's balanced hybrid work model offers 3 days in the office for effective in-person collaboration and 2 days at your choice of either the PayPal office or your home workspace, ensuring that you equally have the benefits and conveniences of both locations.
Our Benefits:
At PayPal, we’re committed to building an equitable and inclusive global economy. And we can’t do this without our most important asset—you. That’s why we offer benefits to help you thrive in every stage of life. We champion your financial, physical, and mental health by offering valuable benefits and resources to help you care for the whole you.
We have great benefits including a flexible work environment, employee shares options, health and life insurance and more. To learn more about our benefits please visit https://www.paypalbenefits.com.
Who We Are:
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Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
PayPal provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, PayPal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at paypalglobaltalentacquisition@paypal.com.
Belonging at PayPal:
Our employees are central to advancing our mission, and we strive to create an environment where everyone can do their best work with a sense of purpose and belonging. Belonging at PayPal means creating a workplace with a sense of acceptance and security where all employees feel included and valued. We are proud to have a diverse workforce reflective of the merchants, consumers, and communities that we serve, and we continue to take tangible actions to cultivate inclusivity and belonging at PayPal.
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