Payroll Officer

MLEC Group Pty Ltd; Manila; Remote; PHP 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Autonomy and trust

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

MLEC Group Pty Ltd in the Philippines is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to own end-to-end payroll operations and onboarding. This fully remote role works closely with our Australian Finance and Operations teams to ensure accurate, compliant payroll processing.

The ideal candidate has Australian payroll experience, strong compliance knowledge, and a proactive approach to process improvements, automation, and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experience processing Australian payroll is essential.
• Hands-on experience with Employment Hero and Xero.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, modern awards, STP and superannuation.
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and fortnightly payroll cycles accurately.
• Draft and onboard new starters, set up in Employment Hero.
• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll laws and STP obligations.
• Reconcile PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax liabilities.
• Prepare payroll reports for finance, audit and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with HR/Finance to streamline processes and drive improvements.
• Maintain data integrity and support system enhancements.

Skills

Australian payroll

Employment Hero

Xero

Advanced Excel

Reconciliation

Remote work

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

Tools

Employment Hero

Xero

Job description

We are an Australian business seeking an experienced Payroll Officer based in the Philippines to take ownership of our end-to-end payroll operations and new starter onboarding. This is a fully remote role working closely with our Australian Finance and Operations teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong Australian payroll experience, a meticulous approach to compliance, and a drive to continually improve how things are done.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Operations

• Process weekly and fortnightly payroll cycles accurately and on time
• Manage complex calculations including bonuses, commissions and terminations
• Ensure all employees are paid correctly and in line with Australian legislation

Onboarding and HR Administration

• Draft employment contracts using approved templates and issue them to new starters for signing
• Set up new employees in Employment Hero, including onboarding workflows, pay details, superannuation and tax information
• Track onboarding progress and follow up on outstanding documentation so new starters are payroll-ready before their first pay run
• Maintain accurate employee records in Employment Hero for status changes and terminations

Compliance and Governance

• Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, Modern Awards and enterprise agreements
• Manage STP submissions, superannuation lodgements and payroll tax obligations
• Monitor legislative changes and update payroll practices accordingly

Reconciliations and Reporting

• Reconcile PAYG withholding and superannuation liability accounts
• Support month-end and year-end processes, including accruals
• Prepare payroll reports for finance, audit and external stakeholders such as the ATO
• Analyse payroll data to identify trends, discrepancies and cost optimisation opportunities

Systems and Process Improvement

• Maintain data integrity in Employment Hero through regular audits and troubleshooting
• Collaborate with finance to automate and streamline payroll and onboarding processes
• Recommend system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with HR to ensure accurate inputs for new starters, terminations and changes
• Act as the key payroll advisor to finance, HR and senior leadership

About You

• Proven experience processing Australian payroll (essential)
• Hands-on experience with Employment Hero and Xero
• Solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation, Modern Awards, STP and superannuation
• Strong reconciliation skills across PAYG, superannuation, wages expense and payroll tax
• Experience preparing employment contracts or onboarding documentation (highly regarded)
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data
• Highly organised, proactive and able to work independently in a remote environment
• Degree in finance, accounting or a related discipline (desirable)
• Reliable internet connection and a dedicated home workspace

What We OffeGive me a job summary

• Fully remote role with autonomy and trust
• Competitive remuneration that reflects your expertise
• A collaborative team of experienced Australian finance and operations professionals
• Ongoing upskilling and opportunities for career progression