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We are building a full-stack AI cloud platform that supports developers and enterprises from data and model training through to production deployment, without the cost and complexity of building large in-house AI/ML infrastructure.\nBuilt by engineers, for engineers. From large-scale GPU orchestration to inference optimization, we own the hard problems across compute, storage, networking and applied AI.\nListed on Nasdaq (NBIS) and headquartered in Amsterdam, we have a global footprint with R&D hubs across Europe, the UK, North America and Israel. Our team of 1,500+ includes hundreds of engineers with deep expertise across hardware, software and AI R&D.\nThe role\nThe Senior Payroll Specialist-APAC owns end-to-end payroll for the company’s APAC entities and plays a hands-on role in US payroll; both regions are core to the role. This role harmonizes, simplifies, and continuously improves payroll execution and payroll accounting across the region’s countries, entities, pay groups, payroll providers, and systems. This is to make sure payroll remains accurate, compliant, trusted, and understandable as the company grows in APAC without a proportional increase in manual work or risk. 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Knowledge and experience with US statutory requirements at Federal, State and local levels\nExperience with payroll operating models and vendor governance (SLAs, KPIs, remediation).\nExperience turning statutory/operational requirements into system/workflow requirements.\nProject management certification or comparable experience leading cross-functional initiatives.\nCompetencies & Behavioral Traits:\nSystems thinking: redesigns the process so it scales, rather than adding checks and manual work.\nBias for prevention: anticipates issues and builds guardrails.\nInfluence without authority; can align multiple stakeholders and vendors around standards.\nComfort with ambiguity and change; makes decisions with incomplete information.\nReliability across time zones: a dependable backup who keeps continuity when it matters most.\nBenefits & Perks:\nCompetitive compensation\nCareer growth and learning opportunities\nFlexibility and ownership\nCollaborative and innovative culture\nOpportunity to work on impactful AI projects\nInternational environment and talented teams\nWhat's it like to work at Nebius:\nFast moving - Bold thinking - Constant growth - Meaningful impact - Trust and real ownership - Opportunity to shape the future of AI \nEqual Opportunity Statement:\nNebius is an equal opportunity employer. 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