Senior International Payroll Specialist (APAC & UK)

Slade Group; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work (4 days in office, 1 from

Salary package incl. superannuation

Job summary

Slade Group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Group Payroll Administrator to own its international monthly payroll. You will work alongside a long-standing incumbent through a handover to mid-2027, reporting to the CFO and People Services Manager.

This role covers 100-150 employees across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, the UK and Ireland, with a focus on accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement of payroll processes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' end-to-end payroll experience.
• Multi-country payroll experience across APAC and UK/Ireland is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of industrial awards and leave entitlements.
• Experience with payroll reconciliations, audits, and statutory reporting.
• Solid grasp of accounting principles and GL processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and payroll/time attendance software experience.
• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end monthly payrolls across six countries.
• Calculate and pay bonuses and incentives.
• Oversee Time & Attendance system including setup and timesheet validation.
• Prepare and post payroll journals to the general ledger.
• Reconcile PAYG, superannuation and international pensions.
• Manage payroll tax across Australian states and workers' compensation.
• Prepare WGEA reporting and payroll reporting including leave and years of service.
• Interpret awards and policies and maintain confidential employee records.
• Identify and implement payroll process improvements.
• Provide payroll advice to employees and managers.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Multi-country payroll

Awards knowledge

Payroll reconciliations

Accounting principles

Advanced Excel

Discretion

Attention to detail

Tools

Time & Attendance system

Job description

Slade Group in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Group Payroll Administrator to own its international monthly payroll. You will work alongside a long-standing incumbent through a handover to mid-2027, reporting to the CFO and People Services Manager.

This role covers 100-150 employees across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, the UK and Ireland, with a focus on accuracy, compliance and continuous improvement of payroll processes.