Manager, Payroll Operations

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Manager, Payroll Operations based in Australia. This is a senior payroll leadership role responsible for overseeing regional payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand.You will lead a payroll team while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll delivery across complex international requirements.The role combines people leadership, operational ownership, vendor management, compliance, and continuous process improvement.You’ll act as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders on payroll-related matters and help resolve operational challenges efficiently.Success will depend on your ability to balance strong controls with a productivity-focused, highly scalable approach to payroll operations.You’ll work in a global, asynchronous, fully remote environment that values autonomy, accountability, and proactive problem-solving.This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a critical global people function while helping shape more efficient payroll practices.