Global APAC Payroll Specialist — Australia Focus

Themis Solutions Inc.; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 94,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier health benefits

Hybrid work environment

20 days flexible time off

Job summary

Clio is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Payroll team in Sydney. You will run Australian payroll end-to-end, collaborate with global teams, and manage third-party providers to support APAC growth.

The role requires strong knowledge of PAYG, Superannuation, payroll tax, and year-end reporting, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. A hybrid work setup is offered, with in-office presence expected in Sydney twice per week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience, including hands-on Australian payroll end-to-end.
• Strong knowledge of PAYG withholding, Superannuation Guarantee, state/territory payroll tax, and year-end reporting.
• Understanding of Fair Work Act and National Employment Standards obligations as they apply to pay, leave, and termination.
• Experience managing payroll through third-party providers, including EOR or global payroll platforms.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, reporting, controls, and documentation.
• Experience supporting employee lifecycle payroll processes and payroll inquiries.
• Fluent English in professional settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll for Australia-based employees, and expand to APAC in-country payrolls.
• Manage payroll inputs and validations including leave, absences, retroactive adjustments, and final settlements.
• Handle statutory payroll reporting and remittances per Australian requirements (PAYG, superannuation, year-end).
• Coordinate payroll cycles with EOR partner across multiple countries.
• Reconcile payroll and benefits data; support month-end activities.
• Support employee lifecycle payroll tasks (hires, changes, leaves, resignations).
• Maintain Workday payroll configurations and assist benefits administration.
• Respond to payroll inquiries and support audits and continuous improvement.

Skills

Australian payroll end-to-end

PAYG withholding

Fair Work Act & NES

Third-party payroll coordination

Workday familiarity

Confidential data handling

English proficiency

Tools

Workday

Job description

Clio is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join the Payroll team in Sydney. You will run Australian payroll end-to-end, collaborate with global teams, and manage third-party providers to support APAC growth.

The role requires strong knowledge of PAYG, Superannuation, payroll tax, and year-end reporting, with a focus on accuracy and compliance. A hybrid work setup is offered, with in-office presence expected in Sydney twice per week.