Senior Payroll Specialist

Pear Tree.

. Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processes for 10+ entities and over 500 shift-based employees .

Posted 9/23/2026contractRemote • PhilippinesSenior💰 ₱80,000 - ₱95,000 per monthWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in managing end-to-end Australian payroll processes for high-volume, multi-entity operations, ensuring compliance with complex Modern Awards and delivering accurate EOFY finalizations. Strong communication and time-management skills support effective stakeholder collaboration and payroll integrity.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Australian Payroll ExperienceEmployment Hero ProficiencyEOFY Finalization ExpertiseShift-Based Payroll ProcessingMulti-Site Configuration Management

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Hard Skills

End-to-End Payroll ManagementPayroll ComplianceTimesheet ReviewReconciliation ReportingPayroll ProcessingFinancial Operations WorkflowsComplex Shift VariationsMulti-Entity OperationsAustralian Modern AwardsPayroll Integrity Management

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTime ManagementAttention to DetailEmpathyDecisiveness

Tools & Technologies

Employment Hero

Industry Keywords

Early Childhood SectorEducation SectorRetail SectorHospitality SectorOffshore Delivery Environments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processes for 10+ entities and over 500 shift-based employees
Accurately interpret and execute payroll across multiple Australian Modern Awards, ensuring compliance with complex shift variations and pay conditions
Review timesheets and oversee configuration setups within Employment Hero across multi-site centers
Execute End of Financial Year (EOFY) finalizations and reconciliation reporting
Serve as the primary point of contact for employee payroll inquiries, delivering prompt, clear, and professional resolutions
Partner with internal stakeholders and accountants to streamline payroll procedures, adapt to complex operational environments, and scale systems for business growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of dedicated, end-to-end Australian payroll experience handling high-volume, multi-entity operations (10+ entities on a weekly cycle)
Hands-on experience with Employment Hero, including complex multi-site configurations and timesheet review workflows
Demonstrated expertise in executing Australian EOFY year-end finalizations and reporting
Proven experience processing payroll for shift-based workforces subject to varied rosters and complex Modern Award conditions
Prior experience supporting Australian payroll within the early childhood, education, or multi-site retail/hospitality sectors (preferred)
Background working in scaling offshore or client-servicing delivery environments (preferred)
Exposure to broader accounting, bookkeeping, or financial operations workflows (preferred)
High reliability, decisiveness, and transparency in managing payroll integrity
Ability to navigate an intricate payroll setup with a steep learning curve
Clear, empathetic, and effective communication skills
Exceptional time-management and attention to detail
Ability to deliver accurate results within strict deadlines