Payroll Manager

About SEEK

SEEK’s portfolio of diverse businesses make a positive impact on a truly global scale. Our purpose is to help people live more fulfilling and productive working lives and help organisations succeed. We create world-class technology solutions to connect more people to relevant employment, education, small business and volunteer opportunities. We have a culture of high-performance in our workplaces and celebrate the diversity of our employees who contribute to the success of our organisation.

Life at SEEK

SEEK’s purpose is at the centre of everything we do. Our SEEK, which defines the way we work, is all about what makes us unique and a little bit different. Passion, Team, Delivery and Future are our principles that drive innovation and creativity. SEEK strives to support employee wellbeing by providing an amazing experience at work which led us to being named AFR BOSS Top 10 Best Places to work in technology for the fourth year in a row. We are proud to work in an environment that's inclusive where everyone's unique ideas, experiences and perspectives are valued.

Our award-winning head office in Cremorne (just a 4 min walk from Richmond station) provides an exceptional space to collaborate with colleagues. The building provides sweeping views of the city, a games area, sit and stand desks at every workstation, modern end-of-trip facilities and Thursday night drinks which gives our people an opportunity to connect in a social setting.

The role of the Payroll Manager ANZ is to ensure that the payroll is delivered on time and accurately each pay period for Australia and New Zealand.  To ensure that Payroll is compliant with Legislation and aligned to SEEK policies. To provide a seamless and efficient service for all SEEK’s business.

The role reports into the Manager, Payroll & HRC. On a day-to-day basis this role works closely with the Payroll Team Lead and the Payroll Systems and Payroll Compliance Consultant to provide support in the delivery of SEEK payroll. The role provides support to internal stakeholders P&C, Finance Business Partners, Leaders & People Tech & Insights team, and SEEKers.

Working with the Payroll Team Lead to liaise with external vendors including but not limited to the payroll vendor Dayforce, MLC Default Superannuation and clearing house provider, Novated Lease providers and Salary Continuance Insurance Administrators. Working with Payroll Systems and Payroll Compliance Consultant to liaise with external compliance agencies SRO, ATO, IRD and Workcover authorities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and guide the Payroll Team, working in conjunction with the Payroll Team Lead, to ensure end to end delivery and accuracy of Australia and New Zealand Payroll on a fortnightly and monthly basis
• Effectively manage day to day operational issues and competing priorities to ensure continuous effective and seamless service delivery
• Act as an escalation point for unresolved issues, working closely with the Payroll Team Lead and the Payroll Systems and Payroll Compliance Consultant on problem resolution and payroll system support
• Essure legislative requirements are adhered to and up to date with current Australian and New Zealand Legislation, SEEK policies, and the National Employment Standards (NES), and system changes implemented in a timely manner, working in conjunction with the Payroll System and Payroll Compliance Consultant
• Ensure Payroll compliance for Australia with PAYG, Superannuation, Payroll Tax, Workcover and for New Zealand compliance with IRD, KiwiSaver, Accident Compensation Corporation.

• Proven experience in payroll management and compliance with delivery for Australia and New Zealand
• Excellent people leadership skills caring and nurturing to drive team development, strive to get the best out of the team and play to each individual's strengths
• A sharp eye for detail, high level of accuracy and a passion for meeting deadlines
• Great communication skills and confidence in working with senior management and stakeholders to build relationships
• A proactive mindset with the ability to drive innovation and continuous improvement in payroll processes
• Extensive knowledge of Australian and New Zealand Payroll Legislation and compliance requirements
• Commitment to professional integrity and ethical leadership.

At SEEK we offer:

• Support of flexible working, including a mix of office and work from home days depending on your role.
• SEEK is committed to operating sustainably, certified carbon neutral for its business operations (through Climate Active), purchasing renewable energy for our office and working-from-home emissions and a target for net zero by 2030. 
• SEEKer Support, a confidential service that offers employees up to six sessions with a mental health professional of your choice.

At SEEK, we are passionate about fostering a culture of inclusion and wellbeing that embraces and values the diversity of our people. We are a purpose driven business that works with heart.

We know teams with diverse ideas, experiences and perspectives are more creative and are critical to ensuring effective delivery and innovating to enable our future success. As such, we welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds and life experiences, especially as they relate to gender, sexual identity, culture, faith, disability and life stages. If you have the skills, curiosity and an adaptable mindset but don't meet every responsibility or qualification listed in this advertisement, please still get in touch with us.

Should you require any specific support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process and beyond, please advise us and we will be happy to assist.

For this role, only those candidates with the eligible right to work will be considered.