APAC Payroll Manager

APAC Payroll Manager - Professional Services

Company Background

This global professional services firm has a solid presence in Australia and the APAC region and works with clients from a wide range of industries. They pride themselves on building lasting relationships and supporting their employees through structured development and a team-first, high-performance culture.

The Role

This APAC Payroll Manager role will oversee payroll operations across multiple countries within the region. The role is responsible for supporting and mentoring a high-performing offshore team, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with local legislation. It's a hands-on leadership position within a structured, growth-focused environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of experienced payroll professionals across multiple regions
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across APAC, including oversight of third-party vendors
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and enhance payroll systems and processes, including contributing to payroll technology projects such as system upgrades and HRIS integrations
• Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries and exception handling
• Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders in Finance and HR, as well as external service providers
• Provide strategic guidance on payroll-related legislation, compliance, and internal risk controls

What’s in it for you?

• Growing business and growing role, scope to take on more down the track
• Payroll is a key department within strategic decision-making
• Annual professional development allowance
• Regular social events for divisions and the company
• Access to internal development courses for free

Your Background

To be considered for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

• Experience managing complex, multi-national payroll operations
• Demonstrated experience in process improvements, reporting improvements and systems upgrades/implementations
• Strong people leadership experience, with a track record of developing and supporting high-performing teams
• Technical expertise in payroll compliance requirements and internal control frameworks
• Strategic and forward-thinking, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving

If you are keen to apply for this APAC Payroll Manager role, please contact Cameron at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5649, quoting reference 9454 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.