About the role
As the Global Payroll Manager you will oversee all facets of our international payroll operations. This pivotal position leads the outsourced payroll function for Australia and New Zealand while guiding payroll operations for transitioning Asian countries as they move to our new global payroll outsource partner, Ramco. You will be responsible for ensuring employees across multiple jurisdictions are compensated accurately and on time, while maintaining strict compliance with local, national, and international regulations. In this strategic role you will act as a key partner to Finance, HR and Operations, leveraging your deep expertise in payroll systems, compliance and process optimisation. Your ability to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement will help shape best practices across our global payroll function.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee and approve monthly, fortnightly and ad‑hoc pay runs, ensuring all payrolls are processed accurately and on schedule.
- Own monthly payroll reporting, journal preparation and payroll balance sheet reconciliations.
- Lead the onshore Melbourne‑based payroll compliance team and provide oversight to payroll operations conducted by our Aurecon Payroll team in Manila.
- Drive strategic and change management initiatives to continually improve and enhance payroll processes.
- Ensure the incumbent Australia & Current Zealand payroll managed service provider meets all SLAs and contractual/compliance obligations.
- Oversee the transition of Asian countries to the global payroll managed service provider, ensuring effective delivery, SLA adherence and strong ongoing relationships.
- Champion the implementation and roll‑out of future global managed payroll services, serving as the ultimate owner of these services.
What Astra(sec) offers you
Joining Aurecon means you’ll be at the award‑winning edge of innovation and sustainability. We have been recognized for our innovation culture, gender equality and LGBTI+ inclusion, and have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan. You will enjoy flexible work hours, remote work, part‑time and job‑share options, learning and development opportunities, competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps and wellbeing support programmes.
Qualifications
- Extensive experience as a Payroll Manager, ideally within large, complex organisations operating across multiple geographies.
- Familiarity with Workday, ADP GlobalView and/or Ramco Payce Global Payroll is highly regarded.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong attention to detail and a proven ability to manage and adapt to change.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including coaching and mentorship of both onshore and offshore teams.
About Aurecon
Aurecon’s strength has always been our people. It’s our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. We imagine and co‑create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. When you join us, you’ll be part of a community tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. Projects include the new Allianz Stadium in Sydney, the Tāmaki Regeneration in Auckland and the Tseung Kwan O Interchange in Hong Kong.
How to apply
Then please apply. Remember, it’s you and how you bring ideas to life that are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at.
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