Overview
Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. Since 2014, we've scaled to a $2 billion valuation with a presence in six countries (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada) and service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.
Our EH Way defines how we operate: Mission First, Remote First, AI First, Apolitical, Living by Our Values, and High Performance.
This role
The Payroll Officer will oversee Employment Hero's internal and global teams' payroll across multiple geographies, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing on an international scale. Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting & Reporting and as part of the Finance team, this role is the trusted subject matter expert on payroll operations, partnering with internal teams and external providers to ensure accurate and timely pay in line with local regulations.
Responsibilities
Prepare payrolls and coordinate with outsourced payroll providers for various regions; collaborate with stakeholders across the business in different regions
Work with accounting and compliance teams to ensure payroll journals and filings are processed accurately and on time
Prepare payroll reports and analysis for internal and global employees (AU, NZ, UK)
Review pay runs/invoices with outsourced providers and EORs
Navigate payroll processes across countries; resolve issues and discrepancies
Review WFH expenses and process claims/reimbursements
Ensure timely payroll filings and obligations (e.g., PAYG/PAYE, payroll tax, super, workers compensation insurance renewals)
Serve as primary Finance contact for payroll matters with the business and external vendors
Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and assist with cashflow forecasting related to payroll
Assist with external audits and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy of the global payroll review process
Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and best practices
Who you are / Qualifications
4+ years of experience in a payroll role
KeyPay (Employment Hero Payroll) system experience essential
Experience running payroll in Australia and New Zealand is essential
Experience running payroll in the UK and other regions (e.g., Southeast Asia) is advantageous
Intermediate to advanced Excel/Google Sheets
Data-driven, autonomous, with strong planning and organizational skills
Proven payroll experience in a high-volume workplace
Strong communication and stakeholder management with varying levels of payroll/finance knowledge
Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision and strong decision-making/problem-solving skills
Ability to adapt to urgent or unforeseen circumstances
What we can offer
Remote work with flexibility to own your time and impact
Access to cutting-edge tools to amplify your work and learning
Ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues and a culture of performance
ESOP (employee share options) in a fast-growing tech company
Benefits including generous parental leave, subsidised egg freezing, a WFH office expense budget, and learning & development opportunities
Are we a match?
If you think you are the right match, click Apply and our Talent Team will be in touch. Please submit your CV in PDF format for review.
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Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries: Technology, Information and Internet
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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