Manager, Payroll Operations - APAC

About Remote Remote is solving modern organizations’ biggest challenge – navigating global employment compliantly with ease. We make it possible for businesses of all sizes to recruit, pay, and manage international teams. With our core values at heart and future focused work culture, our team works tirelessly on ambitious problems, asynchronously, around the world. You can find Remoters working from 6 different continents (Antarctica left to go!) and all of our positions are fully remote. With Innovation as one of the core values, we have built Automation and AI capabilities into the requirements for every role. We encourage every member of the Remote team to bring their talents, experiences and culture to the table to help us build the best-in-class HR platform. If you are energetic, curious, motivated and ambitious, be part of our world. Apply now and define the future of work! What this job can offer you This is an exciting time to join Remote and make a personal difference in the global employment space as a Manager, Payroll Operations, joining our Global Payroll Operations team. As a dynamic and energetic professional, the Manager, Payroll Operations will own the planning, and implementation of our Payroll chapter. What you bring Extensive experience in regional / global payroll operations specifically in Australia/ New Zealand Understanding of global payroll best practices. Experience in implementing payroll in multiple countries and in managing relationships with third party payroll services. You are passionate about managing people, and you don't micromanage your reports. Proficient in using software tools like SAP, Excel / Google Sheet. An analytical mindset with great problem-solving abilities. Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, international work environment with a passion for making an impact. Is a productivity geek and will constantly think of ways to improve and speed up their work. You understand the need and ideal to work largely asynchronously . It's not required to have experience working remotely, but is considered a plus. You write and speak fluent English. Key Responsibilities The Payroll team will report to you and you will provide them with guidance and mentorship. The Manager, Payroll Operations will own the complete payroll function, ensuring payroll is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with country specific government regulations. Serve as a point of contact between internal and external stakeholders on all payroll related matters. Lead the Payroll team, unblock and support them. Be up to date with various international payroll laws / regulations. Ensure compliance with all corporate and country-specific regulations, policies and procedures. Manages existing relationships with payroll, accounting and payroll service providers. Develop and implement best practices, key performance indicators and SLA metrics for the team. Practicals You'll report to: Senior Manager, Payroll Operations Team: Payroll Operations