Manager, Payroll Operations

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Payroll Operations based in Australia.

This is a senior payroll leadership role responsible for overseeing regional payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand.
You will lead a payroll team while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across complex international requirements.
The role combines people leadership, operational ownership, vendor management, compliance, and continuous process improvement.
You’ll act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on payroll-related matters and help resolve operational challenges efficiently.
Success will depend on your ability to balance strong controls with a productivity-focused, highly scalable approach to payroll operations.
You’ll work in a global, asynchronous, fully remote environment that values autonomy, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a critical global people function while helping shape more efficient payroll practices.