Senior Analyst Global Payroll APAC

About Us

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. We ignite the passions of global sports fans and maximize the presence and reach for our hundreds of sports partners globally by offering products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans; a global partner network with approximately 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, players associations, teams, colleges, college conferences and retail partners, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and 200 exclusive athletes; and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail stores. Our more than 22,000 employees are committed to relentlessly enhancing the fan experience and delighting sports fans globally.

About The Role 

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Analyst, Global Payroll to support and execute payroll operations across APAC. This role requires deep expertise in global payroll processes, with a strong emphasis on payroll compliance. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion HCM, ActivPay, and ADP Celergo, and thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. 

You’ll be the subject matter expert APAC. We have presence in: Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting — while also collaborating with external vendors for other countries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who combines hands-on India, Japan, China and Thailand payroll expertise with a strong understanding of global payroll complexities. 

What You’ll Do 

APAC Payroll Responsibility: 

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for APAC payroll across Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, South Korea, and Thailand, ensuring full compliance with local labor laws and regulations in each jurisdiction.
• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for direct countries (India, Japan, Thailand), including statutory filings: Indias TDS, PF, ESI, and PT; Japans shakai hoken and kosei nenkin submissions; Thailands Social Security Fund (SSF) and PIT withholding.
• Ensure accurate calculation and reporting of statutory benefits, mandatory contributions, and country-specific entitlements — including Australias Superannuation and STP Phase 2 reporting, Japans annual salary settlement (nencho), South Koreas National Pension and Health Insurance, and Hong Kongs MPF contributions.
• Oversee compliance with APAC-specific requirements such as leave accruals mandated by local legislation (e.g., Indias Factories Act, Japans Labor Standards Act), country-specific bonus and allowance structures, and any applicable collective agreements or enterprise bargaining agreements (EBAs) in Australia.
• Coordinate with in-country payroll vendors across China, Hong Kong, and South Korea; act as primary point of contact and manage vendor performance against SLAs, validate outputs, and resolve escalations.
• Partner with local HR, Finance, and legal stakeholders to stay current on legislative changes impacting payroll, including annual tax table updates, minimum wage adjustments, and social insurance rate changes across APAC jurisdictions.
• Support audits and ensure proper documentation for all APAC payroll activities, including maintenance of audit trails aligned to local record-retention requirements.
• Partner with HR and Finance to align monthly close, accruals, and reporting — including GL reconciliation for all APAC entities. 
  
  

• Independently manage and process payroll across multiple global entities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness. 
• Work cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to support international employee populations and maintain payroll accuracy. 
• Coordinate with third-party payroll vendors; act as the primary point of contact and manage vendor performance and SLA adherence. 
• Validate vendor outputs, ensure data accuracy, and resolve complex global payroll issues. 
• Reconcile global payroll results, validate general ledger (GL) files, and coordinate approvals with internal stakeholders. 
• Ensure complete and accurate integration of payroll inputs and outputs between Oracle Fusion HCM and third-party payroll platforms (ActivPay, ADP Celergo). 
• Support integration and implementation of payroll systems, enhancements, and process improvements globally. 
• Support all global statutory filings, year-end reporting, and compliance requirements in each jurisdiction. 
• Provide high-quality support to employees and internal stakeholders on payroll matters globally. 
  
  

• 5+ years of APAC payroll experience, including full ownership of end-to-end processing and statutory filings. 
• Hands-on experience running payroll via Oracle Fusion HCM (essential). 
• Global payroll experience (e.g., EMEA, APAC, Americas) and vendor coordination. 
• Strong understanding of Payroll statutory pay schemes. 
• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliations and reporting. 
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to manage deadlines. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.