Payroll Specialist
JanestreetHong Kong, Hong KongPosted 12 March 2026
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Job Description
About the Position
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our global team. This position will support our payroll processing and compliance for Hong Kong and Australia, and provide back-up support for Singapore, India, and the UAE.
You will be responsible for the timely preparation and accurate processing of the payrolls, the preparation of compliance-related items, coordination with vendors and providing friendly customer service to colleagues in responding to their payroll queries.
You will also work closely with our HR, Recruiting and other internal teams to ensure all tax reporting, benefits-records administration and payroll issues are handled accurately and responsibly. This will include collaborating with our Workday team on system updates and enhancements.
Additional responsibilities of this role will include:
Ensuring the timely preparation and accurate processing of Hong Kong and Australia payrolls and pension contributions
Preparing updates to payroll records; monitoring changes in compensation; and completing month-end, quarterly and annual processes
Liaising with the HR team on employee matters relating to payroll and MPF
Providing friendly customer service to Jane Street employees and promptly responding to their payroll questions
Preparing monthly payroll reports and reconciliations
Reviewing year-end, commencement and departure forms (e.g., IR56B, 56E, 56F, 56G, FBT tax returns)
Supporting global mobility initiatives
Providing support during audits
Maintaining payroll and internal control procedures
Staying abreast of best practices and current payroll laws and regulations
Recommending ways to improve and automate payroll processes
At Jane Street, we always look for the best solutions to complex problems, and that extends to our payroll function. Every member of our team plays a key part in building our collaborative and welcoming work culture. We’ll look to you to not just complete tasks, but help evolve our processes and payroll systems to be increasingly effective and efficient. The right candidate will be a self-starter who cares deeply about details and deadlines, and is energised by our fast-paced work environment and opportunities for growth.
About You
Have 10+ years of Hong Kong and international payroll experience, preferably from a financial services background
Intellectually curious and willing to learn payroll compliance in other jurisdictions
Have a bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or a related field
Experienced with managing external vendors
Strong communicator with great people skills
Organised with exceptional attention to detail
Professional, trustworthy and able to handle sensitive information with excellent judgment and discretion
Proactive and able to work independently with exceptional analytical skills
Able to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a challenging, fast-paced environment
Have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Experience working with Workday HR and Payroll, with expat payroll a plus
Fluent in English
If you're a recruiting agency and want to partner with us, please reach out to agency-partnerships@janestreet.com.
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