Payroll Leader for AU & NZ Operations

Danone; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 409,000 - 525,000; Full time

Job summary

Danone Business Services APAC (DBS APAC) is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring on-time, accurate payroll and compliance. You will partner with HR, Finance, Reward, HRIS, and stakeholders to drive excellence and develop the Payroll Specialist.

You’ll oversee Time & Attendance, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives, coach the payroll team, and lead system enhancements to boost efficiency and employee experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, accounting, finance, or related field.
• Extensive AU & NZ payroll management experience with strong compliance.
• Strong T&A experience, ensuring data accuracy and timely resolution of payroll-related issues.
• Process-driven with focus on continuous improvement, automation, and leveraging technology to enhance payroll efficiency and employee experience.
• Expertise in payroll governance, controls, reconciliations, compliance, and risk management.
• Proficiency in payroll systems including Frontier, Kronos, PeopleKey, and SuccessFactors.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end payroll delivery for Australia and New Zealand.
• Ensure accurate payroll processing, validations, reconciliations, approvals, and statutory reporting.
• Maintain compliance with Australian and New Zealand payroll legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee Time & Attendance processes and drive data quality improvements.
• Coach, develop, and oversee the Payroll Specialist while maintaining governance.

Skills

AU & NZ payroll expertise

T&A management

stakeholder collaboration

people leadership

process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related

Tools

Frontier

Kronos

PeopleKey

SuccessFactors

Job description

Danone Business Services APAC (DBS APAC) is seeking a Payroll Manager to lead end-to-end payroll for Australia and New Zealand, ensuring on-time, accurate payroll and compliance. You will partner with HR, Finance, Reward, HRIS, and stakeholders to drive excellence and develop the Payroll Specialist.

You’ll oversee Time & Attendance, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives, coach the payroll team, and lead system enhancements to boost efficiency and employee experience.