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Director of Payroll, APAC

AnthropicSingaporeFinance
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
26 Aug 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Anthropic is seeking a Director of Payroll, APAC to join the Finance team based in Singapore. This position involves overseeing international payroll processing across multiple countries to ensure accurate and timely service delivery for employees.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct full-cycle payroll processing for international entities in the APAC region, including India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and Singapore.
Assist with payroll operations expansion into new territories such as New Zealand and Singapore.
Partner with Corporate Accounting to complete month-end payroll accounting tasks and address related inquiries.
Maintain adherence to local employment laws and tax regulations across all applicable operating regions.
Oversee vendor relationships with third-party payroll service providers.
Address and resolve employee questions concerning international payroll in a professional and prompt manner.
Coordinate closely with the equity team to handle stock option processing.
Investigate and resolve international tax notices issued by various tax authorities.
Work alongside People, Tax, Global Mobility, Finance, and other groups to fix payroll discrepancies and drive process automation.
Generate international payroll analytics and reports for management review.
Participate in payroll systems integration and process automation efforts.
Handle end-to-end payroll administration utilizing Workday and the PwC Global Payroll Platform.

Requirements

Hold a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or possess an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bring 10+ years of background in payroll operations, featuring at least 5 years focused on international payroll.
Demonstrate proficiency in processing diverse compensation formats, such as regular pay, off-cycle payments, severance, taxable benefits, and equity.
Possess robust knowledge of international payroll compliance rules and regulations.
Demonstrate practical background with month-end close workflows, account reconciliations, and payroll journal entries.
Show previous familiarity working with Workday HRIS and global payroll tools like the PwC GPP platform.
Display high attention to detail, strong multitasking abilities, and the capacity to preserve accuracy under strict deadlines.
Exhibit strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
Demonstrate high proficiency in Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel.

Nice to Have

Background supporting rapid international growth initiatives.
Familiarity with European tax regulations and employment law.
Experience participating in payroll system implementations.
Knowledge of major HRIS platforms beyond Workday.

Skills and Tools

Workday HRIS
PwC Global Payroll Platform (GPP)
Microsoft Excel
Google Sheets
International Payroll Processing
Month-End Close and Account Reconciliations
Equity and Tax Compliance

Salary and Benefits

Anthropic provides competitive compensation and benefits packages. Additional offerings include optional equity donation matching, generous vacation allowances, parental leave, and flexible working hours.

About the Company

Anthropic focuses on building reliable, interpretable, and steerable AI systems designed to be safe and beneficial for society. Operating as a public benefit corporation, the organization brings together researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders to pursue large-scale AI research.

How to Apply

To submit an application for this position, please visit the official Anthropic careers page.

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This position is based in Singapore, operating under a location-based hybrid policy where staff are expected to be in the office at least 25% of the time.

What department does this role belong to?

The Director of Payroll, APAC sits within the Finance department at Anthropic.

Who does this position report to?

This role reports to the Head of International Accounting and maintains a dotted line to the Head of Global Payroll.

What level of experience is required?

Candidates need 10+ years of background in payroll operations, with at least 5 years specifically dedicated to international payroll.

Does Anthropic offer visa sponsorship for this role?

Yes, Anthropic does sponsor visas and retains an immigration lawyer to assist candidates who receive an offer.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Anthropic careers page.

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