Global Payroll Manager | circa 190,000 package

6 days ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting Full time $190,000 per year
  • 4-Month temporary contract | Potential to Extend
  • Manage a global payroll | US payroll experience ideal
  • Immediate start | Hybrid flexibility | Based in Melbourne's inner suburbs

The Opportunity

Our client is a high-profile SaaS business, based in Melbourne's inner suburbs. 

We're seeking an experienced Payroll Manager to join on a 4-month contract basis with strong potential to extend. In this role, you'll be responsible for managing a global payroll of 800+ employees, with exposure to US payroll highly valued. 

The Challenge

Reporting to the Financial Controller your key responsibilities will include the following:

  • Manage end-to-end global payroll processing for 800+ employees across multiple regions
  • Ensure compliance with local tax, superannuation, and employment regulations
  • Support US payroll processing and reporting requirements
  • Prepare reconciliations, reporting, and audit documentation as required
  • Drive process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data in HRIS and payroll systems
  • Support payroll projects and process improvements as required

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • Proven experience managing end-to-end payroll, ideally in a global environment
  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance, and reporting requirements
  • Exposure to US payroll processes and compliance (highly regarded)
  • Proficiency with ADP payroll system preferred
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Immediate availability | Full Australian working rights

The Next Step 

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Rebecca Bleackley for a confidential discussion on

Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook

ThompsonCook fosters strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We recruit for key finance function roles, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Financial Accountants, Management Accountants, Finance Managers, Financial Controllers, and Chief Financial Officers, as well as positions in Treasury, Tax, and Audit. We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions.

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney

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