Australia Payroll Officer

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. 

Since our inception in 2014, we've scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees. 

At Employment Hero, we're proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.  

1. We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
2. We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy 
3. We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it's a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
4. We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
5. We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
6. We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we're not satisfied with being average

At Employment Hero, we're on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone.

We're looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist who knows the ins and outs of Australian payroll and is ready to take their expertise to the next level — all while working from the Philippines, on a friendly day shift schedule aligned with Australia.

This is a Full Time position for a full 5-day day shift working arrangement from 6.30am - 3.30am PH Time

As part of our international payroll team, you'll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely payroll for our Australian clients while providing excellent client service. You'll collaborate with our payroll partners and ensure compliance with all local regulations and security standards.

Your day-to-day will include

• Processing and reviewing payroll for Australian businesses with 100% accuracy.
• Preparing payroll reports and ensuring timely submission.
• Assisting clients with payroll queries, adjustments, and compliance issues.
• Working closely with payroll partners and clients to ensure a seamless payroll experience.
• Building long-term relationships with clients and becoming their trusted payroll advisor.
• Identifying and reporting any risks, errors, or compliance concerns related to payroll processing.
• Following information security guidelines to protect sensitive payroll data.

To thrive at Employment Hero, you'll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you'll also bring

• 1-4 years of experience in payroll, accounting, or finance.
• Hands-on experience with Australian payroll (this is a must-have).
• Familiarity with Fair Work, superannuation, tax, and other Australian payroll regulations.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to 100% accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service mindset — you're approachable, helpful, and solutions-oriented.
• Proficient in Excel and able to work with payroll data confidently.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, remote-first, global environment.
• Open to continuous learning and professional development.

At Employment Hero, we don't just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means

• A generous budget for your home office
• Cutting-edge tools and technology
• Health card membership (Maxicare) on the first day (150k PHP/per year) plus 1 free dependent (90k PHP/per year)
• 3k PHP De Minimis allowance per month (non-taxable) on top of your salary package
• Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded
• Generous leave allowance of 24 days per annum
• Learning and development, including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content)
• Employee Share Option Program - be an owner of Employment Hero.
• Annual Global Gathering - so far we've been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in 2025.

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Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.