POP MART (09992.HK), founded in 2010, is a leading global company in the trend culture and entertainment industry. Centered around IP, POP MART has built a comprehensive platform for creative incubation and IP operation, empowering global creators while delivering exciting products, services, and immersive entertainment experiences to consumers.POP MART identifies and nurtures emerging artists and designers worldwide, creating popular character IPs through a well-established IP development and operation system. Its portfolio includes iconic IPs such as MOLLY, SKULLPANDA, DIMOO, THE MONSTERS, and Hirono. By launching art toys and derivative products based on these IPs, POP MART continues to lead trends in consumer culture. As of the end of 2024, POP MART operates over 500 physical stores and more than 2,300 Robo Shops across 30+ countries and regions. Through multiple cross-border e-commerce platforms, the company has reached audiences in over 90 countries and regions, bringing joy to young consumers around the world.
Job Overview
Act as the payroll compliance subject matter expert to support U.S. multi-state, Canadian and expanding international payroll operations. In a high-volume retail environment, this role is responsible for payroll tax compliance, wage-hour regulation supervision, audit implementation, policy governance and payroll advisory support, and collaborates closely with the Payroll Operations team to ensure cross-jurisdictional compliance accuracy, regulatory alignment and continuous improvement of payroll practices.
What You Will Achieve:
- Serve as the payroll compliance expert for U.S. multi-state and Canadian payroll, providing hands-on support for complex compliance issues including wage-hour laws, tax regulations and statutory requirements
- Coordinate Mexico and Brazil payroll operations (relevant experience preferred)
- Oversee the full process of payroll tax compliance, including federal/state/provincial tax registration, new state business setup, tax ID registration and tax notice resolution
- Support annual payroll filings, W-2 review, amendment and all regulatory reporting work
- Conduct weekly payroll audit reviews to ensure data accuracy, regulatory compliance and internal control integrity
- Provide advisory support to the Payroll Operations team on compliance issues, regulatory interpretation, tax law updates and wage-hour regulations
- Develop and maintain payroll policies, handbooks and all compliance documentation
- Review and verify the calculation of payroll bonuses and processing of variable compensation
- Supervise the accuracy of benefit deductions in payroll and ensure alignment with carrier billing
- Regularly review payroll strategies with the Payroll Operations team and propose compliance-oriented optimization suggestions
- Collaborate with HR, Finance departments and external vendors to align regulatory requirements with payroll processes
What You Will Need:
Years of Progressive Experience
- 7–10 years of progressive payroll working experience
- Solid hands-on experience in U.S. multi-state payroll (required)
- Experience in supporting Canadian payroll operations (required)
- Experience in supporting Mexico or Brazil payroll operations (preferred)
- Payroll experience in retail industry or for high-volume hourly workforce (preferred)
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in ADP Workforce Now (WFN)
- Hands-on experience with Workday HCM and payroll system integrations
- Strong expertise in payroll tax, with in-depth knowledge of U.S. multi-state tax compliance
- Experience in managing tax registrations and resolving tax official notices
- Experience in conducting payroll audits and internal compliance reviews
- Comprehensive knowledge of wage-hour regulations and payroll statutory requirements
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience in managing benefit deductions within payroll processes
What We Offer：
- Market-competitive packages: we provide 401k, health insurance, PTO leave, paid sick leave, etc.
- Opportunities to learn and lead: we provide on-the-job training to ensure employees are equipped with the most up-to-date skill sets and knowledge
- Career development: we work with you to advance your career through short-term assignments, new experiences, etc.
*POP MART is committed to equal pay initiatives and will not ask candidates for their current or past salary.
**As an Equal Opportunity Employer, POP MART does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
