Manager, Payroll Operations – APAC

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the planning and execution of the Payroll chapter.

• Manage the entire payroll function to ensure timely, accurate processing while adhering to country-specific government regulations.

• Offer guidance and mentorship to the Payroll team.

• Act as a liaison between internal and external stakeholders regarding payroll-related issues.

• Lead, remove obstacles for, and support the Payroll team.

• Keep current with international payroll laws and regulations.

• Ensure adherence to corporate and country-specific regulations, policies, and procedures.

• Cultivate relationships with payroll, accounting, and payroll service providers.

• Create and implement best practices, key performance indicators, and SLA metrics for the team.

• Report directly to the Senior Manager of Payroll Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Significant experience in regional and global payroll operations.

• Comprehensive understanding of global payroll best practices.

• Experience with payroll implementation across multiple countries.

• Proven ability to manage relationships with third-party payroll services.

• Enthusiasm for managing teams without micromanaging.

• Proficient in SAP, Excel, and Google Sheets.

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capabilities.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, international work environment.

• Focus on productivity to enhance and accelerate work processes.

• Willingness to work primarily in an asynchronous manner.

• Fluent in both written and spoken English.

• Remote work experience is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Applications and CVs should be submitted in English.

• Previous employment verification will be conducted.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from any location.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Flexible working hours (we operate asynchronously).

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Budget allocated for co-working spaces, learning, and wellness (including gym memberships).

• Access to mental health support services.

• Stock options available.

• Home office budget and IT equipment provided.

• Emphasis on life-work balance and the flexibility to arrange schedules around personal needs.