International Payroll Opportunity

Lead the payroll function across the APAC region, managing a large & experienced offshore team

Global professional services firm with over 500 sites. You will be handling 9 countries and 3000+ employees.

North Sydney & WFH - $140K - $160K + Super – salary will depend on experience

Company Background

This global professional services firm has a solid presence in Australia and the APAC region and works with clients from a wide range of industries. They pride themselves on building lasting relationships and supporting their employees through structured development and a team-first, high-performance culture.

The Role

This APAC Payroll Manager role will oversee payroll operations across multiple countries within the region. The role is responsible for supporting and mentoring a high-performing offshore team, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with local legislation. It's a hands-on leadership position within a structured, growth-focused environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Lead, coach, and develop a team of experienced payroll professionals across multiple regions

Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across APAC, including oversight of third-party vendors

Identify and implement opportunities to streamline and enhance payroll systems and processes, including contributing to payroll technology projects such as system upgrades and HRIS integrations

Act as the escalation point for complex payroll queries and exception handling

Collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders in Finance and HR, as well as external service providers

Provide strategic guidance on payroll-related legislation, compliance, and internal risk controls

What’s in it for you?

Growing business and growing role, scope to take on more down the track

Payroll is a key department within strategic decision-making

Annual professional development allowance

Regular social events for divisions and the company

Access to internal development courses for free

Your Background

To be considered for this role, you will have the following skills and attributes:

Experience managing complex, multi-national payroll operations

Demonstrated experience in process improvements, reporting improvements and systems upgrades/implementations

Strong people leadership experience, with a track record of developing and supporting high-performing teams

Technical expertise in payroll compliance requirements and internal control frameworks

Strategic and forward-thinking, with a proactive and solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving

If you are keen to apply for this APAC Payroll Manager role, please contact Cameron at Richard Lloyd on 02 8324 5649, quoting reference 9454 or click on 'apply now' below.

Please submit your CV in Word format and note that due to the high volume of responses we receive only suitable candidates will be contacted.