Global Payroll Officer

Who we are
Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution.

Since our inception in 2014, we've scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally – Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees.

The EH Way
At Employment Hero, we're proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.

1. We are Mission First – everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission

2. We are Remote First – we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy

3. We are AI First – we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it's a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale

4. We are Apolitical – we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission

5. We Live by Our Values – we role model our values 100% of the time

6. We Expect High Performance – we set a high standard and we're not satisfied with being average

This role
As our Payroll Officer overseeing Employment Hero's internal and Global Teams payroll across multiple geographies, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing on an international scale.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Accounting & Reporting and forming part of the Finance team, this role is critical to the smooth running of our business. You'll be the trusted subject matter expert on payroll operations, partnering with various internal teams and external providers to ensure our people are paid correctly, on time, and in line with local regulations.

Your key focus areas will be

• Preparation of pay runs, collaboration with outsourced payroll providers (for certain countries), and coordination with stakeholders across the business is in different regions.
• Work closely with the accounting and compliance teams to ensure payroll-related journals and filings are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payroll reports and analysis for internal + Global team employees (AU, NZ, UK), ensuring compliance with diverse international payroll regulations.
• Working with outsourced payroll providers and EORs and first reviewing pay runs/invoices.
• Navigate and understand the complexities of payroll processes across different countries and regions and resolve any issues/discrepancies.
• Review WFH expenses and process claims/reimbursements.
• Working with accountants to ensure payroll filings and obligations are met in a timely manner (eg. PAYG/PAYE, payroll tax, super, workers compensation insurance renewals, etc).
• Serve as primary point of contact for Finance with the rest of the business and external vendors in relation to all payroll matters.
• Prepare monthly payroll reconciliations.Assist with cashflow forecasting of payroll and payroll-related expenses.
• Assist with external audits.
• Propose and implement process improvements that enhance the efficiency and accuracy of the global payroll review process.
• Stay updated on changes in payroll legislation and best practices.

Who you are
To thrive at Employment Hero, you'll need to embody The EH Way – operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact.

For this role you will also bring

• 4+ years experience in a payroll role.
• KeyPay (Employment Hero Payroll) system experience essential.
• Experience running payroll in Australia and New Zealand is essential.
• Experience running payroll in the UK and other geographical areas (e.g. South East Asia) will be highly advantageous.
• Intermediate to Advanced experience with Excel/Google Sheets.
• Hungry, creative, enthusiastic, and data-driven with a diverse skill set to thrive in an environment of fast growth and ambiguity.
• Proven payroll experience in high volume environment.
• Strong planning and organisational skills with aptitude to learn and complete work within agreed deadlines.
• High level of discretion and ownership.
• Have strong communication and stakeholder management skills to work with various internal and external partners with varying levels of payroll/finance knowledge.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Possess excellent decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt and respond to urgent or unforeseen circumstances

What we can offer
At Employment Hero, we don't just talk about a better way to work — we live it. Joining Employment Hero means:

• You will work remotely, with the flexibility to own your time and impact
• You will access cutting-edge tools to amplify your work, knowledge and outputs
• You'll surround yourself with ambitious, outcome-driven colleagues who challenge you to do the best work of your life
• You'll own ESOP (employee share options) in one of the world's fastest-growing tech companies
• You'll also have access to a wide range of benefits that includes: a very generous parental leave policy, subsidised egg freezing (so you can make the choice that's right for you, on your terms), a WFH office expense budget, and outstanding learning & development opportunities

Are we a match?
Think we're the right match for you? Fantastic — click 'Apply' and our Talent Team will be in touch. Candidates are kindly requested to submit their CV in PDF format for review.

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