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Manager, Payroll Operations - Australia/ New Zealand

Remote - Remote - Remote - posted 2026-08-26

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Remote is a global employment platform that helps organizations recruit, pay, and manage international teams compliantly. This Manager, Payroll Operations role leads the payroll function for the Australia/New Zealand region, reporting to the Senior Manager of Payroll Operations. You will manage a payroll operations team, providing guidance and mentorship while owning the complete payroll function. Key responsibilities include ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with country-specific government regulations. You'll serve as the primary point of contact between internal and external stakeholders on payroll matters, lead and support your team, and stay current with international payroll laws and regulations. Additional responsibilities include managing relationships with payroll, accounting, and third-party payroll service providers; developing and implementing best practices, KPIs, and SLA metrics for the team; and ensuring compliance with all corporate and country-specific regulations and procedures. You bring extensive experience in regional and global payroll operations, with a track record of implementing payroll systems across multiple countries. You're proficient in tools like SAP, Excel, and Google Sheets, with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. You're passionate about managing people without micromanaging, thrive in fast-paced international environments, and are committed to continuous improvement and productivity optimization. Remote work experience is a plus, and fluent English is required. You understand and embrace asynchronous work practices.

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