Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity. Be a part of our Team! We are looking for an experienced Payroll professional with Leadership experience to support to the Richemont Team in Oceania on a 12month fixed term contract. The successful candidate will be a key contributor to the People Operations team, responsible for overseeing and executing the full payroll spectrum for Australia and New Zealand. This role ensures the accurate, timely, and compliant processing of payroll from pre-processing activities through to post-payroll reconciliation and reporting. The individual plays a critical role in maintaining meticulous payroll records, managing complex processing tasks, and ensuring strict adherence to all tax obligations and regulatory requirements. HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT? Payroll Responsibilities Manage and administer fortnightly payroll activities for all employees in Australia and New Zealand using appropriate systems and procedures Work closely with external payroll service provider to ensure SLA’s are met Assist with calculations for salary/wage increases, amendments, terminations, workers compensation and leave calculations Ensure compliance with Fair Work Act and other payroll-related regulations, including taxes, PAYG and superannuation Ensure timely and accurate salary payments Maintain proper records of all legal paperwork and payroll transactions both internally and with payroll service provider based on legislative requirements Assist with month and year-end processes and reporting Prepare regular reports to relevant departments about payroll, company budget and expense according to compliance standards Liaise with Finance on all reconciliation activities and accurate allocation of payments in the General Ledger Manage all payroll related queries from HR and employees across the organisation Compensations and Benefits Monitor the annual, off-cycle or ad-hoc salary review and yearly bonus process and ensure timely support is provided to HR Managers on administration and payment processes according to Richemont and Maisons’ guidelines and timeline standards Support the annual budget exercise and quarterly latest estimates by providing reports requested by stakeholders such as annual leave and long service leave accrual estimates Ensure that annual leave purchase and approved time off in lieu records are administered properly on respective platforms Ensure accurate administrative support of staff benefits Support insurance renewal cycle as well as Workers’ compensation processes HR Compliance Ensure process compliance requirements and educate related HR, people managers or employees according to compliance standards Take immediate actions to rectify and follow up on any non-compliant cases Work closely with internal compliance team on quarterly compliance review and reports Collaborate with internal and external audit teams regularly as well as additional third parties (e.g. Revenue NSW) on ad-hoc audit queries Interpret and update teams on any regulatory and legislative changes including various modern awards Team management Define and communicate clear areas of responsibility as well as objectives to team members Provide regular and ongoing training, coaching and feedback for career development of the team Retain team members by continuous job satisfaction through upskilling, empowerment and continuous development Others Identify opportunities to improve payroll workflows, process and efficiency/ Execute, implement and manage new payroll system. Implement and deliver excellent customer service to internal and external stakeholders Support with various continuous improvement projects Respond to ad-hoc internal and external requests and manage additional scope-related tasks that are not listed in this job description Dimension of the role Geographical Coverage: Australian and New Zealand Direct reports: 1 employee HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US? We believe in shared success and understanding that with your actions you elevate your team and the wider Richemont Group. To contribute to team success, you will have: Bachelor’s degree in Business or Accounting preferred Proven experience in a payroll position in a fast-paced environment required Strong knowledge of tax and wage laws Exceptional multi-tasking and organisational skills to manage workload, priorities and deadlines, while ensuring all paperwork are up-to-date and accurately documented Excellent verbal and written communication skills Ability to build and manage authentic and effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders Able to work effectively with minimal supervision Strong leadership skills to lead and coach team members at different skill levels HOW DO WE KEEP YOU SMILING: A great opportunity to be a part of a dynamic and diverse team. This role will help build your knowledge and experience in all aspects of IT. A generous salary and other wonderful incentives as part of the Richemont Group Finally, the opportunity to explore a plethora of opportunities within Cartier and the Richemont Group YOUR JOURNEY WITH US: After being shortlisted, you will receive a call from our Talent Acquisition Partner to discuss the role and for us to get to know you. If you are successful through the phone interview, you will be invited to attend an interview with our HR Operation Project Manager Senior HR Manager for Richemont to assess your fit for the role and business. In return, we will also share insights on our team dynamics and our company culture. The final candidate will be invited to meet with our Market COO and HR Director The successful candidates will start with the business after background checks are completed Richemont WeCraftTheFuture