Payroll Services Manager

KONE; Sydney; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

World-class learning & development

Free parking

Gym on-site

Job summary

KONE is seeking an experienced Payroll Services Manager to lead the payroll function across Australia and New Zealand (KANZ). The role focuses on accurate, timely delivery, governance, and continuous improvement of payroll processes.

You will lead a payroll team, manage complex issues, and drive automation and system enhancements to improve efficiency and the employee experience across a large multinational organisation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading a payroll team in a complex Australian environment.
• Experience managing payroll in New Zealand is an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, modern awards, PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax and leave entitlements.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a payroll team in a multi-site setting.
• Expertise in payroll governance, compliance, audits, systems optimisation and process improvement.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll delivery across Australia and New Zealand with accuracy and timeliness.
• Develop a high-performing payroll team, establish clear accountability and service standards.
• Own payroll governance, compliance, risk management and robust controls.
• Drive payroll transformation using technology and data in partnership with stakeholders.

Skills

Payroll leadership

Australian payroll

NZ payroll (adv)

Governance & compliance

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Tools

Definitiv

Job description

Great benefits and remuneration Join a global organisation with a strong focus on training, safety and quality Enjoy a diverse and inclusive workplace where people are valued and respected At KONE, you'll find innovation that goes somewhere We see a future of smart cities. As an innovation leader in the elevator and escalator industry, our award-winning products and solutions continue to push boundaries, rethinking how we use buildings for life, work and play. Our work will take you in different directions. We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Services Manager to lead our payroll function across KONE Australia and New Zealand (KANZ).

This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and compliant delivery of payroll services across KANZ. This person will lead and develop our payroll team, strengthen payroll governance and controls, manage complex payroll matters and drive improvements to our systems, processes and overall service delivery.

What will you be doing?

• Lead end-to-end payroll delivery across Australia and New Zealand, ensuring accurate and timely pay, strong reconciliations, data integrity and effective payroll controls.
• Lead and develop a high-performing payroll team, creating clear accountability, strong service standards and effective management of complex payroll issues and escalations.
• Own payroll compliance, governance and risk, ensuring legislative and regulatory requirements are met, audits are effectively managed and robust controls are maintained across the payroll lifecycle.
• Drive payroll transformation and continuous improvement, leveraging technology, automation and data while partnering with People & Communications, Finance, Legal and business leaders to improve efficiency, controls and the employee experience.

Are you the one?

• 5+ years experience leading a payroll team in a complex Australian environment.
• Experience managing payroll in New Zealand is an advantage.
• Sound knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, modern awards, PAYG, superannuation, payroll tax and leave entitlements.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a payroll team in a complex, multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in payroll governance, compliance, audit management, systems optimisation, and continuous process improvement.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management and customer-service skills, balancing attention to detail with broader functional leadership.
• Experience working in a large or multinational organisation is highly regarded.
• Experience using Definitiv or a similar contemporary payroll platform is advantageous.

What do we offer?

• Career progression opportunities in a global organisation.
• Access to world‑class learning and development programs.
• A supportive, high‑performing team environment.
• A total rewards package designed to recognise and motivate.
• Free parking and gym on-site.

Note: Applicants must either be a permanent resident or citizen of Australia or be a citizen of New Zealand to apply for this position.

This role is being sourced directly by KONE. We respectfully request no agency approaches.

At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html

At KONE, our purpose is to shape the future of cities. As a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, we move two billion people every day, making their journeys safe, convenient, and reliable with smart and sustainable People Flow®. In 2025, KONE had annual sales of EUR 11.2 billion, and at the end of the year over 60,000 employees in close to 70 countries. KONE class B shares are listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. in Finland.