Payroll Manager, Shared Services – Australia

3 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Tetra Tech Full time
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Lead Payroll Excellence Across APAC

Tetra Tech Asia Pacific is seeking an experienced and dynamic Payroll Manager to lead our payroll shared services across Australia and the broader APAC region. This is a key leadership opportunity where you'll combine hands-on payroll execution with driving strategic initiatives that shape the future of our operations. You'll lead a dedicated team of six, overseeing payroll for over 3,000 employees across multiple entities and jurisdictions. In this role, you'll ensure payroll is accurate, compliant, and timely, while championing continuous improvements, system harmonisation, and the smooth integration of new businesses.

This role can be based in Sydney or Brisbane.

What You'll Do

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing payroll team to achieve operational excellence.
  • Manage end-to-end payroll operations for over 3,000 employees across multiple entities, jurisdictions, and systems (Chris21, Oracle, Pronto) spanning Australia, New Zealand, and the broader APAC region.
  • Ensure payroll processing is accurate, compliant, and timely for a diverse, multi-jurisdictional workforce.
  • Collaborate with HR, Finance, and business leaders to align payroll with organisational goals, resolve escalations, and improve service delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvements through service optimisation, process automation, standardisation, SOP development, and strategic initiatives.
  • Lead payroll integration projects for acquired entities, driving harmonisation and standardisation of payroll processes.
  • Ensure compliance with Modern Awards, EBAs, NES, and relevant jurisdictional requirements.
  • Oversee statutory reporting, reconciliations, and year-end processes, including Workcover, payroll tax, and employee share statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

What You'll Bring

  • 5+ years' experience managing payroll in multi-entity, multi-jurisdictional environments.
  • Deep knowledge of Australian, New Zealand, and APAC payroll legislation and compliance.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage both in-house and outsourced payroll services.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Proficiency in payroll systems (Chris21, Oracle, Pronto) and advanced Excel capabilities.
  • Experience with expatriate payroll and international compliance (desirable).
  • Tertiary qualifications in Payroll, Finance, or Business (preferred).
  • Certified Payroll Professional accreditation (advantageous).

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a high-performing finance team driving operational excellence.
  • Lead transformation and integration projects across a dynamic and growing region.
  • Work in a collaborative, values-driven environment with flexible hybrid arrangements.
  • Play a key role in shaping payroll strategy and service delivery across APAC.

About Tetra Tech

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and talent of more than 30,000 employees who are working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

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  • IndustriesCivil Engineering and Construction

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