Senior Payroll Assistant

Sr. Payroll Administrator overseeing payroll and related accounting processes for 1,000 APAC employees.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇦🇺 AustraliaSenior💰 A$72,100 - A$104,200 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee monthly and semi-monthly payrolls for 1,000 APAC employees by collecting, calculating, and reviewing data in the HRIS system
Ensure successful completion of each payroll cycle
Pay all employee-related compensation accurately and timely
Maintain effective internal controls and business continuity plans for all payroll procedures
Respond to and maintain good relationships with employees, vendors, and colleagues
Communicate on payroll–related interdependencies with cross-functional teams (e.g., Finance, HR)
Keep payroll records organized and compliant with retention policies
Determine payroll policies and procedures, including identification of improvements in systems and processes used to enhance the employee experience and efficiencies in payroll administration
Identify payroll discrepancies by collecting and analyzing information
Process and reconcile year-end reporting and adjustments (e.g., allowances, stock compensation, year-end bonuses, fringe benefits, W-2s)
Prepare monthly journal entries and reconciliations necessary to ensure payroll activity is properly recorded in the consolidated financial statements
Train and mentor Payroll Assistants on payroll issues, reporting, taxes, etc.

What you’ll need

5+ years of related experience, such as administrative work or payroll support
Exceptional numerical and data entry skills demonstrating speed and great attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
Effective communication skills - both verbally and in writing, and business writing abilities
Basic knowledge of payroll rules and policies, as well as general accounting principles
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and Outlook
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
Minimum of two (2) years of experience with HRIS systems involving HR and/or Payroll administrative support
Experience using ADP Celergo preferred.

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees’ health, well-being, and financial security.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Payroll ProcessingYear-End ReportingJournal EntriesReconciliationNumerical SkillsAttention to DetailPayroll PoliciesGeneral Accounting Principles

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationRelationship ManagementMentoring