Manager, Payroll Operations – APAC

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

📋 Description

• Take charge of planning and executing the Payroll chapter.

• Offer guidance and mentorship to the Payroll team.

• Manage the entire payroll function, ensuring timely, accurate processing in accordance with country-specific government regulations.

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

• Lead, facilitate, and provide support to the Payroll team.

• Keep abreast of 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, KPIs, and SLA metrics for the team.

• Report directly to the Senior Manager of Payroll Operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in regional and global payroll operations, particularly in Australia and New Zealand.

• Strong understanding of global payroll best practices.

• Experience in implementing payroll processes across multiple countries and managing relationships with third-party payroll services.

• Enthusiasm for managing teams without micromanaging.

• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and Google Sheets.

• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills.

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

• Productivity-oriented approach to enhancing and expediting workflows.

• Capability and willingness to work primarily in an asynchronous manner.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

• Previous remote work experience is a plus, but not mandatory.

🏝️ Benefits

• Work from anywhere.

• Flexible paid time off.

• Flexible working hours (we operate asynchronously).

• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.

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

• Access to mental health support services.

• Stock options.

• Home office budget and IT equipment provided.

• Emphasis on life-work balance.

• Support for Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and accommodations.