Senior Australian Payroll Specialist - Compliance & Reporting

Jobtailor; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Cebu City, Philippines, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support Australian clients. You will manage the full payroll lifecycle, ensure compliance with Australian rules, and deliver accurate monthly reports.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration across teams, and training others on payroll systems. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in payroll, deep knowledge of local and Australian payroll practices, and a meticulous, customer-friendly approach in

Qualifications

• BS degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in payroll specialist role with Australian clients.
• In-depth knowledge of payroll lifecycle and Australian legislation.
• Excellent problem-solving and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail for accurate, timely reports.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Experience delivering user-centric training and support for payroll systems is a plus.
• Adaptable to fast-paced, customer-friendly environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary support contact for payroll system inquiries
• Triage and prioritize payroll support
• Compile exact monthly payroll reports in line with local compliance mandates and organizational needs
• Attend to complex payroll matters, such as leave calculations, LSL and exit calculations
• Ensure accuracy within relevant accruals systems
• Keep updated knowledge of Australian payroll changes, supported by access to relevant ongoing CPE
• Partner with Finance Business Partners and relevant teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll preparation
• Assist in the development of a payroll knowledge base

Skills

Australian payroll legislation

Payroll lifecycle management

Payroll reporting

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Adaptability

Time management

Education

BS in Business Administration/Finance/Management Accounting

Tools

Payroll system support

Leave calculations

Accruals systems

Monthly payroll reports

Payroll knowledge base development

Job description

Jobtailor in Cebu City, Philippines, is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to support Australian clients. You will manage the full payroll lifecycle, ensure compliance with Australian rules, and deliver accurate monthly reports.

The role emphasizes problem-solving, collaboration across teams, and training others on payroll systems. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years in payroll, deep knowledge of local and Australian payroll practices, and a meticulous, customer-friendly approach in