Remote Data Entry & APAC Payroll Operations Specialist – Day Shift Opportunity at arenaflex ($65,000/Year)
About arenaflex
arenaflex stands as a global leader in the entertainment and digital streaming industry, connecting more than 247 million paid members across 190+ countries to a vast universe of television series, feature films, documentaries, and interactive gaming experiences. Our content library spans countless genres and languages, providing audiences everywhere with the freedom to watch what they want, when they want, and how they want. As a company built on innovation, creativity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence, arenaflex continues to redefine how the world experiences entertainment. With a culture that prizes autonomy, accountability, and bold thinking, we empower our teams to do the best work of their careers — and we are now expanding our global footprint with strategic remote hires who thrive in a fast-moving, technology-driven environment.
This is your chance to join a payroll and data operations team that is the financial backbone of our rapidly growing APAC division. We are seeking a meticulous, energetic, and highly organized professional to take ownership of payroll processing, data integrity, and employee support services for our Asia-Pacific markets. If you love precision, enjoy working with numbers and systems, and want the stability of a year-round day shift with the flexibility of remote work, this opportunity is designed for you.
Position Summary
As a Remote Data Entry & APAC Payroll Operations Specialist at arenaflex, you will hold a critical dual role that combines transactional data accuracy with end-to-end payroll management for multiple APAC countries. Reporting into our regional Finance and Payroll leadership, you will serve as the operational heartbeat ensuring that hundreds of employees across the region are paid accurately, on time, and in full compliance with local statutory requirements.
Your day will be dynamic and rewarding — split between hands-on data entry tasks that keep our HRIS and operational databases pristine, and strategic payroll coordination work that touches every employee lifecycle moment from onboarding to offboarding. You will collaborate with team members in the Philippines, Singapore, and across the broader APAC region, leveraging tools like Workday HCM, Zendesk, Google Workspace, and Microsoft Excel to deliver flawless results at scale.
Key Responsibilities
Data Entry & Database Management
- Enter, verify, and update high volumes of employee, vendor, and operational data into arenaflex's enterprise systems with a laser focus on accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
- Conduct routine data audits and reconciliation checks to identify and correct discrepancies before they impact downstream processes.
- Collaborate with HR, Finance, and Operations teams to ensure data integrity across all integrated platforms.
- Maintain organized digital records and follow strict version control and documentation protocols.
- Adhere to established data governance, confidentiality, and security standards at all times.
APAC Payroll Processing
- Process end-to-end payroll for assigned APAC countries using third-party payroll vendors and arenaflex's internal Workday Host-to-Host payment systems.
- Prepare, review, and post payroll input files for new hires, salary changes, benefits adjustments, and leavers through Workday HCM with precision and care.
- Validate every payroll input against payroll output reports, coordinating with payroll vendors to implement required corrections quickly and accurately.
- Ensure timely submission of new hire and leaver documentation to payroll providers, guaranteeing full compliance with local statutory and company requirements.
- Coordinate closely with payroll vendors to confirm timely employee payouts and statutory remittances.
Reporting, Compliance & Employee Support
- Execute monthly, quarterly, and year-end payroll reporting activities, including tax filings, reconciliation, and variance analysis.
- Monitor monthly payroll expenses, raise purchase orders, and report on payroll vendor settlement renewals.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll queries through the Zendesk ticketing system, delivering exceptional service and clear communication.
- Partner with Philippines and Singapore team members to ensure global system alignment, process standardization, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Stay current on APAC labor laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements affecting payroll in countries such as Korea, Australia, and India.
Essential Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Human Resources, or a closely related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience in payroll processing and accounting operations, ideally within a BPO, shared services, or multinational environment.
- Regional Expertise: Demonstrated experience handling APAC payroll, with direct, working knowledge of payroll processes in Korea, Australia, and India considered a strong must-have.
- Technical Proficiency: Above-average skills in Google Docs, Google Sheets, Gmail, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, and Workday HCM.
- Language Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication in English, with the ability to interact professionally across cultures and time zones.
- Soft Skills: Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing high-volume transactional work with exceptional accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with third-party payroll vendors and managing vendor relationships.
- Familiarity with Workday Host-to-Host payment systems and HCM integrations.
- Exposure to Zendesk or similar ticketing/employee support platforms.
- Knowledge of additional APAC languages (Korean, Mandarin, Hindi, Tagalog, or Bahasa) is a plus.
- Previous remote work experience with demonstrated self-management and accountability.
Skills & Competencies for Success
- Numerical Agility: Comfortable working with large data sets, reconciliations, and complex calculations under tight deadlines.
- Discretion & Integrity: Deep commitment to handling sensitive employee and financial information with absolute confidentiality.
- Problem-Solving Mindset: Proactive in identifying discrepancies, investigating root causes, and proposing process improvements.
- Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Skilled at working with diverse teams across multiple countries and time zones.
- Tech-Forward Thinking: Quick learner with the ability to adapt to new systems, automation tools, and digital workflows.
- Customer-Centric Communication: Patient, clear, and empathetic when supporting employee payroll queries.
What We Offer: Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive Base Salary: $65,000 annually for this remote day-shift position, with performance-based reviews and growth opportunities.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Full medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, plus wellness programs and mental health resources.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Vacation days, sick leave, and paid holidays aligned with regional statutory requirements.
- Parental Leave: Family-friendly parental leave policies to support growing families.
- Professional Development: Access to learning platforms, certifications, workshops, and career development resources.
- Remote Work Stipend: Support for home office setup, internet allowance, and ergonomic equipment.
- Employee Wellness Programs: Counseling services, mental health support, and work-life balance initiatives.
- Subscription Perks: Complimentary access to arenaflex's streaming platform so you can experience the product you help support.
Work Environment & Company Culture at arenaflex
At arenaflex, our culture is built on the principle of Freedom and Responsibility. We hire exceptional people and trust them to do their best work without micromanagement. You will have the autonomy to manage your day-shift schedule, the flexibility to work remotely from home, and the support of a globally distributed team that genuinely cares about your growth and well-being.
Our work environment is dynamic, fast-paced, and innovation-driven. We celebrate curiosity, encourage bold ideas, and reward outcomes over hours logged. Whether you're collaborating on a new payroll automation project in Singapore, supporting an employee in Seoul through Zendesk, or reconciling reports from Sydney, you'll be part of a global movement that values impact, inclusion, and individual excellence.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities
Joining arenaflex as a Data Entry & APAC Payroll Operations Specialist is the start of a long-term career journey, not just a job. You will gain deep exposure to multi-country payroll operations, Workday HCM, and global finance workflows — skills that are highly transferable and in demand across the industry. We invest in our people through mentorship programs, leadership development tracks, cross-functional project opportunities, and continuous learning stipends. Many of our senior payroll managers, HR business partners, and finance leaders started in roles just like this one.
Why This Role Is Different
This is not a typical data entry job. It is a strategic operations role that combines the rigor of payroll accounting with the precision of data stewardship — all from the comfort of your home, on a stable day shift that respects your work-life balance. You will not be buried in mind-numbing keystrokes; instead, you'll be a trusted operations partner contributing meaningfully to the employee experience across an entire region.
How to Apply
If you are a detail-obsessed, systems-savvy, and globally-minded professional ready to make an impact at one of the world's most beloved entertainment brands, we want to hear from you. Prepare your updated resume highlighting your payroll, data entry, and APAC experience, and submit your application today. Take the next step in your career with arenaflex — where your precision powers our global payroll, and your work helps millions of members around the world enjoy the stories they love.