Payroll Manager

Work with cutting edge technology, making the world a safer and more secure place. DroneShield (ASX:DRO) offers an opportunity to solve some of world’s most challenging technical problems in the Electronic Warfare, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, RF sensing, Sensor Fusion and distributed systems. Working with high profile customers across militaries, government agencies, airports, critical infrastructure, law enforcement and many others.

This role is in the DroneShield Sydney headquarters in Pyrmont, Sydney. There are approximately 220 staff based in the 4,000sqm facility today, scheduled to grow to approximately 300 staff by end of 2026. Overseas on the ground presence includes Virginia (USA), Denmark, Germany and Dubai, as well as distributors in over 70 countries globally.

**About the role**

The Company is looking to recruit a Payroll Manager who will be a critical member of the finance function. On offer is exposure to an entrepreneurial and dynamic company with a highly motivated team, who have a great attitude and take ownership of the responsibilities assigned to them.

The position will report to the CFO and work closely with various divisions of the business. You will be working from home 4 days per week, 1 day in the office. This position is an exceptional opportunity for a results-driven individual with a desire to develop their career in a fast-growing ASX defence technology company which has been ranked within the Australian Financial Review Fast 100 list for 2021, 2022 and 2023.

**Responsibilities, Duties and Expectations**
- Collaborate with the outsourced payroll vendor to process payroll for approx. 250 employees in the US and Australia
- Process monthly payroll, including commission and bonuses
- Process terminations in accordance with statutory laws
- Prepare and lodge accurate monthly payroll tax returns for relevant states
- Ensure compliance with Superannuation requirements
- Reconcile annual PAYG Reports to ATO’s STP.
- Prepare wage estimates and declarations for Workers Compensation Insurance
- Prepare payroll end of month reconciliations and reports
- Maintain and update employees’ personal and payroll details
- Generate report on outstanding annual leave balances on a monthly basis.
- Liaise with and resolve payroll issues / general enquiries with employees and management.
- Document and improve payroll processes and procedures
- Administer timesheet system
- Collect and follow-up on weekly timesheets, ensuring they are submitted by the deadline
- Generate timesheet reports for various business units
- Review and approve Independent Contractor invoices
- Collaborate with external travel agent to review and approve employee travel

**Qualifications, Experience and Skills**
- Professional qualification in Payroll, Human Resources, Finance or related field
- 5+ years of end-to-end payroll experience
- Familiar with interpreting Awards, and payroll related legislation
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a geographically distributed team
- Ability to work outside of core hours on occasion
- Excellent written/verbal communication