Global Payroll Operations Leader

1 week ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeePayroll Full time $140,000 - $180,000

We are seeking an experienced and skilled Global Payroll Manager to join our team. This role will oversee the global payroll function, ensuring timely and accurate execution of day-to-day payroll processes across multiple jurisdictions.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and oversee the payroll function, prioritizing tasks and ensuring efficient execution of day-to-day payroll processes in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and New Zealand.
  • Lead a global payroll team, fostering collaboration, and getting the best out of the team members.
  • Drive continuous improvement and growth within the payroll team by providing clear development opportunities and empowering team members to innovate and make decisions.
  • Own key transformation projects, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless and compliant execution.
  • Manage relationships with outsource payroll providers, ensuring continued accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.
  • Deliver reliable, complete, and transparent payroll information and analysis that supports business decision-making and maintains robust internal controls.
  • Maintain effective stakeholder management across Finance and the wider business, setting clear timelines, managing expectations, and communicating progress proactively.
  • Protect employees and the company by ensuring payroll compliance with all applicable tax and regulatory requirements, including ESOP reporting, payroll tax, and global tax obligations.
Requirements:
  • Able to communicate complex payroll situations clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
  • Detail-oriented and meticulous, able to quickly identify anomalies and validate data accuracy using reconciliations and cross-checks.
  • A proactive stakeholder manager, adopting a business partner mindset that builds trust and positions Finance as a customer-focused enabler.
  • Highly organised, skilled at creating structure and clarity amid ambiguity in a rapidly growing business environment.
  • A problem solver with a 'can-do' attitude who develops practical solutions and knows when to seek input.
  • A people manager who enjoys coaching and developing team members to reach their full potential.
Experience Required:
  • 10+ years' experience in payroll roles, with exposure to multi-jurisdiction payrolls.
  • Deep familiarity with payroll compliance regimes in APAC, North America, and EMEA, and proven experience managing third-party compliance providers (must-have: US & AU; nice-to-have: UK, Germany, NZ).
  • Experience in successfully leading or being a key member of payroll transformation project(s).
  • Experience working in hyper-growth environments and adapting payroll functions to scale rapidly.
  • Demonstrated ability to self-learn new jurisdiction requirements and communicate changes effectively to stakeholders.
  • A track record of driving innovative thinking and leading implementation of new policies and procedures to optimise payroll.
  • Proven leadership style that motivates, engages, and develops teams in complex environments.
  • Expertise in building and maintaining strong internal controls to ensure financial information reliability and protect company assets.


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