Payroll Manager - 16 month FTC role at Aurecon
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Want to bring ideas to life? You're in the right place. If you're looking for a fresh challenge, why choose Aurecon? It comes down to one, crucial question. What kind of world do you want to create for the next generation? Truth is, the decisions being made right now will determine the future of everything – from the local community to the entire planet. One of those decisions is: who do you decide to work for?
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 also 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 & New 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.
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 the coaching and mentorship of both onshore and offshore teams.
About Aurecon
Joining Aurecon means you'll be at the award-winning edge of innovation and sustainability. AFR ranked us Top 5 among sustainability leaders and Top 3 of all innovative companies in professional services. One Consult awarded us an innovative design award. Plus, we were Consult Australia's large firm of the year. We have a robust Reconciliation Action Plan – our fourth edition since 2014.
On a personal level you'll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, part‑time and job share options. You'll continue to grow, thanks to learning and development opportunities that further your eminence, leadership, and professional accreditations. Outside of work, you'll be further supported with competitive paid parental leave, cultural public holiday swaps, plus wellbeing support programmes.
Seniority Level
* Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
* Full‑time
Job Function
* Human Resources
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