Senior Payroll Specialist (Remote)

Position: Senior Payroll Specialist
Salary: Php 80,000 to Php 95,000
Working Hours: Aligned with AU Business Hours
Work Type: Independent Contractor
ABOUT THE COMPANY:
The company is a rapidly expanding early childhood education provider operating 15 kindergarten centers. Known for providing high-quality care and education, the group is experiencing significant growth. To support this ongoing expansion, the company is building out a high-performing offshore operational team. Beginning with core payroll functions and expanding into broader accounting and bookkeeping support, the team plays a critical role in scaling operations smoothly and efficiently across all locations.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a Senior Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end Australian payroll operations for approximately 500 shift-based employees across multiple center locations. Operating in a multi-entity environment with complex award structures, this role requires a seasoned payroll professional capable of mastering intricate Employment Hero configurations.
This is a dynamic, high-volume position suited for an agile, detail-oriented specialist who thrives under tight deadlines, takes full ownership of payroll accuracy, and is eager to support a rapidly growing business alongside an expanding payroll team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processes for 10+ entities and over 500 shift-based employees.
Accurately interpret and execute payroll across multiple Australian Modern Awards, ensuring full compliance with complex shift variations and pay conditions.
Review timesheets and oversee configuration setups within Employment Hero across multi-site centers.
Successfully execute End of Financial Year (EOFY) finalizations and reconciliation reporting.
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, delivering prompt, clear, and professional resolutions.
Partner with internal stakeholders and accountants to streamline payroll procedures, adapt to complex operational environments, and scale systems for business growth.
Requirements
Experience: 5+ years of dedicated, end-to-end Australian payroll experience handling high-volume, multi-entity operations (10+ entities on a weekly cycle).
System Proficiency: Hands-on experience with Employment Hero, including complex multi-site configurations and timesheet review workflows.
Compliance Knowledge: Demonstrated expertise in executing Australian EOFY year-end finalizations and reporting.
Workforce Structure: Proven experience processing payroll for shift-based workforces subject to varied rosters and complex Modern Award conditions.
PREFERRED:
Prior experience supporting Australian payroll within the early childhood, education, or multi-site retail/hospitality sectors.
Background working in scaling offshore or client-servicing delivery environments.
Exposure to broader accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations workflows.
What You’ll Bring:
Accountability & Ownership: High reliability, decisiveness, and absolute transparency in managing payroll integrity.
Problem-Solving Ability: A high tolerance for complexity and the agility to navigate an intricate payroll setup with a steep learning curve.
Communication Skills: Clear, empathetic, and effective communication skills to resolve payroll queries and collaborate seamlessly across remote teams.
Resilience Under Pressure: Exceptional time-management and attention to detail, consistently delivering accurate results within strict deadlines.

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