Manager, Payroll Operations - APAC (Global Payroll)

Location: Australia and New Zealand; hirify.global work with a work-from-anywhere benefit

Company

hirify.global builds a global employment and HR platform with automation and AI capabilities.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and support the Payroll Operations team.
• Own the complete payroll function and ensure accurate, timely processing.
• Maintain compliance with country-specific government regulations, corporate policies, and procedures.
• Act as the main point of contact for internal and external payroll stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with payroll, accounting, and third-party payroll service providers.
• Develop best practices, key performance indicators, and SLA metrics for the team.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in regional or global payroll operations.
• Understanding of global payroll best practices and international payroll laws and regulations.
• Experience implementing payroll across multiple countries and managing third-party payroll services.
• Experience managing people with a supportive, non-micromanaging approach.
• Proficiency with SAP, Excel, or Google Sheets, plus strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Fluent English, with the role located in Australia or New Zealand.

Nice to have

• Previous experience working hirify.globally.

Culture & Benefits

• hirify.global-first, asynchronous work with flexible working hours.
• Work-from-anywhere flexibility and flexible paid time off.
• 16 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Budgets for coworking, learning, wellness, home office equipment, and IT equipment.
• Mental health support services and stock options.

Hiring process

• Recruiter interview.
• Interview with the future manager and Senior Director of Payroll Operations.
• Bar Raiser interview followed by prior employment verification.