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Monthly
€3,364 - €7,571
Posted August 18, 2026 · 6 days agoLast seen August 23, 2026Est. expiry September 22, 2026

Payroll Operations Manager

Manager, Payroll Operations - APAC
Remote - Australia
Remote · Finance & Accounting
Full-time · Senior
English
No People Management
No degree required
5 years experience
How this salary compares
Salary Context: Payroll Operations Manager

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Salary analysis

Compared with the selected benchmark ("All roles in Remote - Australia"), this listing's salary midpoint is about 13% lower. The offer sits below the benchmark range (€6,945–€7,523). The listed pay band (€3,875–€8,721) is wider than the benchmark, which suggests greater salary variability. This benchmark is based on 1 comparable listings.

Monthly salary comparison for Payroll Operations Manager
MarketLower bound (25th percentile)MedianUpper bound (75th percentile)
All roles in Remote - Australia€6,945/per month€7,234/per month€7,523/per month
From job ad (Senior)€3,875/per month€6,298/per month€8,721/per month
About the role

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. 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 Location: Australia/ New Zealand Start date: As soon as possible Application process Interview with recruiter Interview with future manager Interview with Senior Director, Payroll Operations Bar Raiser Interview Prior employment verification check Benefits Our full benefits & perks are explained in our handbook. The annual salary range is USD 46,500 to 104,650. Benefits include remote work, flexible PTO, async hours, 16 weeks parental leave, co-working/learning budget, mental health support, stock options, and home office budget & IT equipment.

Job Details

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.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in regional / global payroll operations
  • 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.

Skills & Technologies

SAPExcelGoogle SheetsPayroll systemsData analysis

Education Level

No degree required

Recruitment Process

  1. 1
    Interview with recruiter
  2. 2
    Interview with future manager
  3. 3
    Interview with Senior Director, Payroll Operations
  4. 4
    Bar Raiser Interview
  5. 5
    Prior employment verification check
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