Remote HR & Payroll Assistant - Xero & Contracts (AU/NZ)

D2B; United States; Remote; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leaves

HMO

Job summary

Pear Tree seeks an HR & Payroll Assistant to support billing, payroll, and contract administration. This is a full-time remote, independent contractor role with PH time hours (Mon–Fri, 6:30AM–3:30PM).

Responsibilities include processing payroll in Xero, maintaining contracts, and HR records, ensuring accuracy and compliance for Australian and New Zealand operations. Ideal candidates have AU/NZ work experience, strong HR/payroll knowledge, and excellent English communication and organization for

Qualifications

• Experience as HR/Payroll Assistant or similar role.
• Proficient in Xero for payroll/billing.
• AU/NZ work experience preferred.
• Experience with contract administration.
• Strong HR/payroll knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to work remotely and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day HR and payroll administration.
• Process and maintain billing and payroll accurately using Xero.
• Prepare, review, and maintain employee and contractor agreements with correct formatting.
• Support the creation and administration of contracts, ensuring compliance and legality.
• Maintain accurate employee records, payroll data, and HR documentation.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely processing of payroll, invoices, and contract tasks.

Skills

Xero payroll

AU/NZ experience

Contract administration

HR/payroll support

Attention to detail

English communication

Job description

Pear Tree seeks an HR & Payroll Assistant to support billing, payroll, and contract administration. This is a full-time remote, independent contractor role with PH time hours (Mon–Fri, 6:30AM–3:30PM).

Responsibilities include processing payroll in Xero, maintaining contracts, and HR records, ensuring accuracy and compliance for Australian and New Zealand operations. Ideal candidates have AU/NZ work experience, strong HR/payroll knowledge, and excellent English communication and organization for