Payroll Officer (Australia) - Remote

Who We Are

Employment Hero is on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone. Our Employment Operating System brings hiring, HR, payroll and benefits into an all-in-one solution. 

Since our inception in 2014, we’ve scaled to a $2 billion valuation and gained a presence in 6 countries globally - Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Malaysia, the UK and Canada. We now service over 300,000 businesses and more than 2 million employees. 

The EH Way

At Employment Hero, we’re proud of our unique DNA, which we call The EH Way.  

  1. We are Mission First - everything we do (from what we work on, to how we allocate capital and where we focus) is driven by our Mission
  2. We are Remote First - we champion a remote environment with a preference for asynchronous communication and a high degree of autonomy 
  3. We are AI First - we are committed to using AI to accelerate our mission; AI is not just a tool, it’s a fundamental part of how we operate, innovate, and scale
  4. We are Apolitical - we do not take a position on political or social topics, unless it relates to our Mission
  5. We Live by Our Values - we role model our values 100% of the time
  6. We Expect High Performance - we set a high standard and we’re not satisfied with being average

This role 

At Employment Hero, we’re on a mission to make employment easier and more valuable for everyone.

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our team. Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you will support payroll processing, ensure accurate reporting, and provide proactive customer service to our Australian clients. You will also build strong relationships with payroll partners, manage account communication, and uphold compliance with information security policies.

This is a full time position for a full 5-day day shift working arrangement from 6.30am - 3.30am PH Time

Your key focus areas will be


1. Payroll

  • Support the Payroll Team with the preparation of payroll and payroll reports as indicated.
  • Provide excellent and proactive customer service in all dealings with our ANZ staff.
  • Perform ad-hoc payroll functions as indicated by the Payroll Team Leader Manila or Payroll Business Partner.

2. Account management:

  • Build and develop relationships with Payroll Partners to ensure trust as an outsourced partner.
  • Liaising with Payroll Partner's on the phone, via email and at times, in person.

3. Information Security & risk management:

  • Awareness of, and comply with, all information security policies of the organisation relevant to your business role.
  • Contribute to risk assessment where required.
  • Take action to prevent an information security incident from occurring or escalating, where possible, and report any actual or potential security breaches.

Who you are

To thrive at Employment Hero, you’ll need to embody The EH Way - operating with focus, agility, and an obsession with impact. For this role, you’ll also bring

  • 1-4 years of experience in payroll, accounting, finance, or data entry.
  • Australian and/or New Zealand Payroll knowledge.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy in payroll processing and reporting.
  • Basic Excel skills to efficiently manage and analyse payroll data.
  • Strong customer service mindset to build relationships with payroll partners and support Australian and New Zealand clients.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines and ensuring compliance.
  • Eagerness to learn and grow.

What we can offer

At Employment Hero, we don’t just talk about a better way to work - we live it. Joining Employment Hero means:

  • A generous budget for your home office.
  • Cutting-edge tools and technology.
  • Health card membership (Maxicare) on the first day (150k PHP/per year) plus 1 free dependent (90k PHP/per year).
  • 3k PHP De Minimis allowance per month (non-taxable) on top of your salary package.
  • Reward and recognition programs - because great work should be recognised and rewarded.
  • Generous leave allowance: 24 days per annum.
  • Learning and development (including an external study policy, live monthly professional development classrooms, and premium online learning content).
  • Employee Share Option Program: be an owner of Employment Hero.
  • Annual Global Gathering - so far we’ve been to Thailand, Vietnam, Bali and are excited to meet in Dubai in 2025.

At Employment Hero, we are committed to safeguarding the privacy of your application data. To understand how we do so, you can read our Applicant Privacy Policy here: https://employmenthero.com/legals/applicant-policy/

Employment Hero celebrates diverse perspectives and experiences, we invite people of all backgrounds and identities to apply for this position.

Employment Hero is one Australia’s fastest-growing SaaS companies. Our platform helps small and medium-sized businesses manage all of their HR, payroll, recruitment and employee benefit needs via one beautiful, cloud-based platform. Over the past 6 years, we’ve had enormous growth. After taking Australia by storm, we set out to take on the rest of the world, launching internationally in New Zealand, The United Kingdom, Malaysia and Singapore -- with many more to come. We’re now home to more than 140 members of staff in Australia, and 110 further employees throughout our international hubs.At Employment Hero, we’re an ambitious group of people on a mission to make employment easier and more rewarding for everyone. We like to stay ahead of the curve and provide our team with tools to innovate. We pride ourselves on our inclusive, innovative culture that rewards and recognises our team for great work. If you’re looking for a meaningful career where you'll be challenged every day and supported on your journey, we could be just the place you’ve been looking for! We’re a passionate bunch who are tirelessly working to help SMEs. We’re mission-driven and never lose sight of our goal.Oh, and we don’t want to toot our own horn (actually yes, we do), but others think we’re pretty cool too – we’ve received many awards for smashing some seriously ambitious goals including:* LinkedIn Top 10 Startups 2020* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2019, ranked #20 in Australia* GetApp Category Leader Q1 2019* Deloitte Technology Fast 50 2018, ranked #12 in Australia* HRD Gold Medalist - Human Capital Management Systems 2018* HRD Gold Medalist - Rewards and Recognition Service Provider 2018* HRD Rewards and Recognition Employer of Choice 2018* LinkedIn Top 25 Startups 2018* EY Entrepreneur of the Year National Finalist 2018* Dynamic Business Top 10 Entrepreneurs, our CEO Ben Thompson ranked #2* BRW Most Innovative Companies 2015* Anthill Smart 100 List 2015* Startup Daily Top 50 Emerging Leaders 2015* HRD Employer of Choice Award 2015* Aon Hewitt Best Employers 2013

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