ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

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Job description

Global Payroll Manager | Circa $140,000 to $160,000 package

Job title : Payroll Location : Melbourne

  • Take ownership of global payroll in a standalone capacity
  • Support a system implementation | ADP experience essential
  • Permanent full-time position | Remote working with CBD office access

The Opportunity

We’re seeking an experienced Global Payroll Manager to join on a permanent, full-time basis in a fully remote role. In this standalone position, you’ll take ownership of a growing payroll function across Australia and the US. 

We’re looking for a strong corporate professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders globally. Alongside BAU, you’ll play a key role in supporting an ADP system implementation, driving process improvements and payroll best practice.

The Challenge

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

  • Oversee end-to-end payroll delivery across all global entities through external payroll providers 
  • Ensure compliance with local tax, superannuation, and employment regulations
  • Support US payroll processing and reporting requirements
  • Prepare reconciliations, reporting, and audit documentation as required
  • Support the ADP system implementation, including testing, data validation, and process transition
  • Drive process improvements to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency, particularly in alignment with the new system

The Expertise

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

  • 5+ years’ experience in payroll management, preferably within a multi-entity or international organisation
  • Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and working knowledge of US payroll requirements
  • Experience managing outsourced payroll providers and vendor relationships (ADP experience is essential) 
  • Strong understanding of payroll accounting, reconciliations, and internal controls
  • High attention to detail with strong organisational and stakeholder management skills
  • 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 0492 151 826
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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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270